How far is Flint, MI from Alma, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Alma, MI is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
75.5 mi
01h 33m
Flight
55.13 mi
88.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.5 mi
Kilometers
121.51 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Sat, Apr 11, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, Apr 11, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-10T23:03
Arrive Alma
Sat, Apr 11, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Saginaw
MI

The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.

From Flint
37.7 mi
00h 46m
To Alma
37.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
52°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Saginaw Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Wisner Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Wisner Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Road

    7 mi · 10 min · East Lincoln Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Superior Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Superior Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
33 mi · 44%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 22%
East Lincoln Road
6.98 mi · 9%
East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7%
North Wisner Road
2 mi · 3%
Sheridan Avenue
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saginaw
00h 46m from Flint
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Flint and Rain Showers near Alma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Saginaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Flint and 37.8 miles from Alma.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Flint and Rain Showers near Alma.

Stop Ideas Near Saginaw

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 Saginaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saginaw.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

2 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

21 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Owosso, MI

50 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

51 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Alma. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.72 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Alma

#2 Alma

City in Michigan, USA

Population8,807
Coordinates43.3789200, -84.6597300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Alma (-84.65973, 43.37892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Alma. The current time is 23:03:33.

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.