How far is Flint, MI from Big Prairie, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Big Prairie, MI is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Big Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Big Prairie.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Saginaw Street
650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto East Third Street
1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street
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Turn left onto Chavez Drive
147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
1287 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Williams Street
2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Saginaw Street
2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Monroe Road
11 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Road
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
21 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Continue on West Edgar Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Edgar Road
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Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Cadillac
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Morley
2334 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · Jefferson Road
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Continue on East 36th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East 36th Street
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Continue on Croton Hardy Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Croton Hardy Drive
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Turn right onto East 40th Street
733 ft · 25 sec · East 40th Street
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Continue on Hardy Dam
2396 ft · 1 min · Hardy Dam
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Continue on Con Pow Co
894 ft · 30 sec · Con Pow Co
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Continue on East 36th Street
1811 ft · 39 sec · East 36th Street
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Turn right onto South Elm Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Elm Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Big Prairie.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Big Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Big Prairie?
The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 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?
Breckenridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Flint and 65.7 miles from Big Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Big Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Breckenridge
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 Breckenridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Big Prairie. Straight-line distance: 104.39 mi (168 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Prairie
Township in Newaygo County, Michigan
| Population | 2,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.5186300, -85.6425500 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Prairie (-85.64255, 43.51863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
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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