How far is Flint, MI from Amber, MI?

The estimated driving distance from Flint, MI to Amber, MI is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.94 mi
03h 49m · estimated
Flight
147.15 mi
236.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.15 mi
Kilometers
236.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
183.94 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
296.02 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amber
Sat, Apr 11, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, Apr 11, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-11T00:44
Arrive Amber
Sat, Apr 11, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edmore
MI

City in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Flint
73.6 mi
01h 54m
To Amber
110.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmore
01h 54m from Flint
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Amber.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Flint and 110.4 miles from Amber.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Amber.

Stop Ideas Near Edmore

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

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

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Howard City, Michigan

35 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
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Big Rapids, Michigan

48 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
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Rockford, Michigan

53 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

64 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Amber. Straight-line distance: 147.15 mi (236.82 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 Amber

Township in Mason County, Michigan

Population2,599
Coordinates43.9555600, -86.3195200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Amber (-86.31952, 43.95556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.57 L · about $24.47
Round trip
$48.95
12.98 gal · 49.14 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.47 $48.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.60 $55.20
Premium $4.65 $30.20 $60.41
Diesel $5.30 $34.42 $68.85

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 Amber. The current time is 00:44:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.