How far is Eckford, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Eckford, MI to Flint, MI is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.46 mi
01h 42m
Flight
82.04 mi
132.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.04 mi
Kilometers
132.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.46 mi
Kilometers
177.77 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Eckford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eckford
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eckford
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 Eckford
55.2 mi
00h 51m
To Flint
55.3 mi
00h 51m

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
5 mph NNE
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 Eckford and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 22 1/2 Mile Road

    137 m · 17 sec · 22 1/2 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto F Drive South

    5.8 mi · 13 min · F Drive South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 50 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 51%
F Drive South
52.8 mi · 48%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi
Saginaw Street
0.22 mi
22 1/2 Mile Road
0.09 mi
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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
00h 51m from Eckford
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eckford and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 55.2 miles from Eckford and 55.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eckford 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 Eckford and Flint. Straight-line distance: 82.04 mi (132.03 km).

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#1 Eckford

City in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates42.2019900, -84.8663600
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: 22 1/2 Mile Road (-84.866338, 42.201998)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.41
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.71 $29.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.65 $18.15 $36.30
Diesel $5.30 $20.69 $41.37

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 Eckford and Flint. The current time is 22:49:09.

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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.