How far is Flint, MI from Alamo, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Alamo, MI is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Alamo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Alamo.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business Spur: Downtown Kalamazoo
2823 ft · 1 min · Business Spur I-94
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Continue on Amvets Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Amvets Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · King Highway
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Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue
621 ft · 13 sec · East Michigan Avenue
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Continue on East Kalamazoo Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Kalamazoo Avenue
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Turn right onto North Park Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Park Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Alamo
1975 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto West D Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · West D Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
24 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Alamo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alamo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Alamo?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Flint and 70.8 miles from Alamo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alamo.
Stop Ideas Near Potterville
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 Potterville.
East Lansing station
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 111.64 mi (179.67 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamo
Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
| Population | 3,970 |
| Coordinates | 42.3753100, -85.7077900 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamo (-85.70779, 42.37531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.22 | $46.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.47 | $52.93 |
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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