How far is Flint, MI from Allen, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Allen, MI is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
117.06 mi
02h 19m
Flight
91.37 mi
147.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.37 mi
Kilometers
147.04 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.06 mi
Kilometers
188.39 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allen
Tue, Apr 14, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Tue, Apr 14, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-14T16:42
Arrive Allen
Tue, Apr 14, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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
Mason
MI

City in Michigan

From Flint
58.5 mi
01h 09m
To Allen
58.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    40.6 mi · 41 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

    913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2404 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Chicago Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Chicago Street

    1937 ft · 39 sec · East Chicago Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
40.6 mi · 35%
US 127 South
33.7 mi · 29%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 10%
East Chicago Road
9.47 mi · 8%
BL I 69
6.77 mi · 6%
M 60
6.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

40.6 mi · 00h 41m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
01h 09m from Flint
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Flint and 58.6 miles from Allen.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Allen.

Stop Ideas Near Mason

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

16 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Allen. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.04 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Allen

Village in Hillsdale County in the U.

Population192
Coordinates41.9569900, -84.7677400
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Allen (-84.76774, 41.95699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Allen. The current time is 16:42:54.

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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.