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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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 13m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on High Street
77 m · 9 sec · High Street
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Continue on High Street
1280 ft · 46 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto West Outer Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Outer Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Detroit
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue
3086 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Jeffries Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron
953 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1249 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown
2062 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn left onto East Court Street
1648 ft · 40 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 Ecorse 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ecorse and Flint. Straight-line distance: 59.79 mi (96.22 km).
#1 Ecorse
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 9,624 |
| Coordinates | 42.2444800, -83.1457600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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