How far is Flint, MI from Centreville, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Centreville, MI is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.67 mi
02h 51m
Flight
120.27 mi
193.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.27 mi
Kilometers
193.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.67 mi
Kilometers
234.43 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Charlotte
MI

County seat of Eaton County, Michigan

From Flint
72.8 mi
01h 25m
To Centreville
72.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Sturgis

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

    2068 ft · 32 sec · Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on M-66

    2.3 mi · 3 min · M-66

  16. 16

    Continue on M 66

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M 66

  17. 17

    Continue on M-66

    7.5 mi · 11 min · M-66

  18. 18

    Continue on 3 Mile Road

    1502 ft · 25 sec · 3 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Capital Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Capital Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 66

    2648 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 66

  21. 21

    Continue on Athens Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Athens Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendon Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 60

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 66

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 86

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 86

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Clark Street

    30 m · 3 sec · South Clark Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 32%
I 69 South
34.4 mi · 24%
US 127
16.1 mi · 11%
I 94 West
10.1 mi · 7%
M-66
9.82 mi · 7%
State Highway 60
7.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
01h 25m from Flint
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Centreville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Flint and 72.9 miles from Centreville.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Centreville.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

33 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

36 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 120.27 mi (193.55 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 Centreville

Village in and county seat of St.

Population1,400
Coordinates41.9233800, -85.5283200
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Centreville (-85.52832, 41.92338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Centreville. The current time is 07:52:34.

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.