How far is Ecorse, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Ecorse, MI to Flint, MI is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
78.33 mi
01h 13m
Flight
59.79 mi
96.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.79 mi
Kilometers
96.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.33 mi
Kilometers
126.06 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Ecorse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ecorse
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ecorse
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
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Ecorse
39 mi
00h 36m
To Flint
39.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    77 m · 9 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    1280 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Outer Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Outer Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Fisher Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ecorse 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 74%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 8%
Fisher Freeway
5.69 mi · 7%
Edsel Ford Freeway
2.01 mi · 3%
West Outer Drive
1.76 mi · 2%
Jeffries Freeway
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 36m from Ecorse
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ecorse 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 Ecorse to Flint?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Ecorse and 39.4 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.4 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ecorse and Flint. Straight-line distance: 59.79 mi (96.22 km).

Ecorse

#1 Ecorse

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population9,624
Coordinates42.2444800, -83.1457600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-83.146089, 42.244409)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 Ecorse and Flint. The current time is 02:18:35.

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.