How far is Flint, MI from Burr Oak, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Burr Oak, MI is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.91 mi
02h 45m
Flight
115.76 mi
186.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.76 mi
Kilometers
186.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.91 mi
Kilometers
231.6 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burr Oak
Wed, Nov 11, 12:28 AM EST
Return by in Flint
Wed, Nov 11, 3:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-11-10T21:43
Arrive Burr Oak
Wed, Nov 11, 12:28 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EST
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
Potterville
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
71.9 mi
01h 22m
To Burr Oak
72 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Burr Oak.

  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

    46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, US 12: Quincy, Coldwater

    2215 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Chicago Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Chicago Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    632 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Chicago Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Chicago Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Chicago Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Chicago Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Chicago Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Deer Park Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Deer Park Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burr Oak Road

    91 m · 10 sec · Burr Oak Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
60.1 mi · 42%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 32%
US 127
16.1 mi · 11%
Chicago Road
9.28 mi · 6%
East Chicago Street
4.28 mi · 3%
Deer Park Road
3.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

60.1 mi · 01h 04m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
01h 22m from Flint
Leave By
1:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Burr Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Burr Oak?

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 71.9 miles from Flint and 72 miles from Burr Oak.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Burr Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Potterville

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

22 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

42 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

50 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Burr Oak. Straight-line distance: 115.76 mi (186.3 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 Burr Oak

Village in St.

Population800
Coordinates41.8472700, -85.3185900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Burr Oak (-85.31859, 41.84727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.81 $24.43 $48.86
Premium $5.41 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $6.50 $33.02 $66.04

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Burr Oak. The current time is 21:43:18.

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.