How far is Chase, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Chase, MI to Flint, MI is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
142.51 mi
02h 13m
Flight
114.96 mi
185.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.96 mi
Kilometers
185.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.51 mi
Kilometers
229.34 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Chase
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chase
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
Sanford
MI

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

From Chase
71.1 mi
01h 06m
To Flint
71.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
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 Chase and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Choice Street

    149 m · 27 sec · 3rd Choice Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chase 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 32%
I 75 South
36.7 mi · 26%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 7%
East Court Street
0.25 mi
M 21
0.25 mi
Chavez Drive
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

49 mi · 01h 03m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 06m from Chase
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chase and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Chase and 71.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chase and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

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Bay City, MI

41 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
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Saginaw, MI

45 mi away
511 Johnson Street
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Owosso, MI

77 mi away
109 Comstock Street
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Big Rapids, Michigan

89 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chase and Flint. Straight-line distance: 114.96 mi (185.01 km).

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#1 Chase

Township in Lake County, Michigan

Population1,179
Coordinates43.8891800, -85.6356100
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Choice Street (-85.635904, 43.889182)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.39 $42.79
Premium $4.65 $23.41 $46.82
Diesel $5.30 $26.68 $53.36

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 Chase and Flint. The current time is 21:14:47.

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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.