How far is Eaton Rapids, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Eaton Rapids, MI to Flint, MI is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Shiawassee County in the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eaton Rapids and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton Rapids and Flint.
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Start on State Street
13 m · 5 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2042 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1385 ft · 25 sec · Canal Street
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Turn straight onto Michigan Street
2802 ft · 49 sec · Michigan Street
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Continue on South Michigan Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · South Michigan Road
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Continue on Eaton Rapids Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Eaton Rapids Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Detroit
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: East Lansing
1444 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
1084 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Homer Street
81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street
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Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Saginaw Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
41.3 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eaton Rapids and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Saginaw Highway
Keep slight right
41.3 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Eaton Rapids and Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eaton Rapids to Flint?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Eaton Rapids and 39 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eaton Rapids and Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perry.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eaton Rapids and Flint. Straight-line distance: 60.19 mi (96.86 km).
#1 Eaton Rapids
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,194 |
| Coordinates | 42.5092000, -84.6558100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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