How far is Cassopolis, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Cassopolis, MI to Flint, MI is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
172.14 mi
02h 45m
Flight
140.7 mi
226.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.7 mi
Kilometers
226.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.14 mi
Kilometers
277.04 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, May 2, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Cassopolis
Sat, May 2, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cassopolis
2026-05-02T01:56
Arrive Flint
Sat, May 2, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cassopolis
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
Olivet
MI

City in Michigan, United States of America

From Cassopolis
86.7 mi
01h 22m
To Flint
85.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cassopolis and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on North O'Keefe Street

    16 m · 7 sec · North O'Keefe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on M-60

    3.6 mi · 5 min · M-60

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 60

    1536 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on East State Street

    1332 ft · 21 sec · East State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on M-60

    13.2 mi · 19 min · M-60

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US-131

    12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131

  9. 9

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cassopolis 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 33%
I 69 North
40.7 mi · 24%
I 94 East
34.3 mi · 20%
M-60
16.8 mi · 10%
US-131
12.6 mi · 7%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

56.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olivet
01h 22m from Cassopolis
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cassopolis and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cassopolis to Flint?

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Cassopolis and 85.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cassopolis and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Olivet

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Olivet, 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 Olivet.

RAIL

Albion station

26 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

26 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

47 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

48 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cassopolis and Flint. Straight-line distance: 140.7 mi (226.44 km).

Cassopolis

#1 Cassopolis

Village in Cass County, Michigan

Population1,698
Coordinates41.9117100, -86.0100100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North O'Keefe Street (-86.010018, 41.91171)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.82 $51.63
Premium $4.65 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $5.30 $32.20 $64.39

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cassopolis and Flint. The current time is 01:56:55.

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.