How far is Edwardsburg, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Edwardsburg, MI to Flint, MI is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.32 mi
02h 57m
Flight
148.25 mi
238.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.25 mi
Kilometers
238.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.32 mi
Kilometers
291.8 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Edwardsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsburg
2026-04-15T23:35
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsburg
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
Olivet
MI

City in Michigan, United States of America

From Edwardsburg
91.4 mi
01h 28m
To Flint
89.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Brownsville Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Brownsville Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Road

    2656 ft · 1 min · Walnut Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Harvey Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Harvey Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Harvey Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harvey Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto M-40

    1.6 mi · 2 min · M-40

  9. 9

    Turn right onto M-60

    7.8 mi · 11 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US-131

    12.6 mi · 15 min · US-131

  11. 11

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsburg 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 31%
I 69 North
40.7 mi · 22%
I 94 East
34.3 mi · 19%
US-131
12.6 mi · 7%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 5%
M-60
7.75 mi · 4%
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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olivet
01h 28m from Edwardsburg
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edwardsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Edwardsburg and 89.9 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Edwardsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Olivet

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

26 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

26 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

47 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

48 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsburg and Flint. Straight-line distance: 148.25 mi (238.58 km).

Edwardsburg

#1 Edwardsburg

City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates41.7956000, -86.0808400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.080871, 41.795575)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $24.13
Round trip
$48.27
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.13 $48.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.22 $54.44
Premium $4.65 $29.79 $59.57
Diesel $5.30 $33.95 $67.89

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwardsburg and Flint. The current time is 23:35:10.

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.