How far is Cedar Springs, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Cedar Springs, MI to Flint, MI is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.81 mi
01h 59m
Flight
95.13 mi
153.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.13 mi
Kilometers
153.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.81 mi
Kilometers
213.73 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 11, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Cedar Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Springs
2026-04-11T02:37
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 11, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Springs
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Cedar Springs
63.8 mi
00h 59m
To Flint
69 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Springs and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3274 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northland Drive

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Northland Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Wolverine Boulevard Northeast

    4 mi · 6 min · Wolverine Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Northland Drive Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northland Drive Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 96: Lansing

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Springs 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 43%
I 96
50.8 mi · 38%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
5.94 mi · 4%
Northland Drive
5.87 mi · 4%
Wolverine Boulevard Northeast
4.05 mi · 3%
Northland Drive Northeast
1.83 mi · 1%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
00h 59m from Cedar Springs
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Springs and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Springs to Flint?

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Cedar Springs and 69 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Springs and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Springs and Flint. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.09 km).

Cedar Springs

#1 Cedar Springs

City in Kent County, Michigan

Population3,743
Coordinates43.2233600, -85.5514200
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.551387, 43.22333)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.74 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.48 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.95 $39.89
Premium $4.65 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $5.30 $24.88 $49.75

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Springs and Flint. The current time is 02:37:45.

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.