How far is Flint, MI from Cedar Creek, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Cedar Creek, MI is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Cedar Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Cedar Creek.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Lansing Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street
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Continue on East Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · West Lawrence Highway
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Turn left onto South Ionia Road
4 mi · 10 min · South Ionia Road
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Turn right onto Five Point Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Five Point Highway
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Continue on Butler Road
3 mi · 4 min · Butler Road
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Turn left onto South M-66 Highway
1 mi · 1 min · South M-66 Highway
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Turn right onto Lacey Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Lacey Road
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Continue on East Pifer Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Pifer Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Creek Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Cedar Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Cedar Creek?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Flint and 54.1 miles from Cedar Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Creek.
Stop Ideas Near DeWitt
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 DeWitt.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Cedar Creek. Straight-line distance: 89.87 mi (144.63 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Creek
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.5203100, -85.3275100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Creek (-85.32751, 42.52031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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