How far is Byron Center, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Byron Center, MI to Flint, MI is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.06 mi
01h 43m
Flight
103.92 mi
167.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.92 mi
Kilometers
167.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.06 mi
Kilometers
188.39 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Byron Center
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byron Center
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byron Center
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Byron Center
58.5 mi
00h 51m
To Flint
58.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Byron Center and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byron Center and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on 84th Street Southwest

    14 m · 5 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Byron Center Avenue Southwest

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Byron Center Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward M-6

    2438 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byron Center and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 49%
I-96 East
43 mi · 37%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
12.8 mi · 11%
Byron Center Avenue Southwest
2.67 mi · 2%
M-6
0.46 mi
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
00h 51m from Byron Center
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Byron Center and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Byron Center to Flint?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Byron Center and 58.6 miles from Flint.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Byron Center and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wacousta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wacousta.

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byron Center and Flint. Straight-line distance: 103.92 mi (167.24 km).

Byron Center

#1 Byron Center

Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan

Population5,822
Coordinates42.8122500, -85.7228100
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: 84th Street Southwest (-85.722844, 42.812221)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Byron Center and Flint. The current time is 23:33:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.