How far is Flint, MI from Ellington, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Ellington, MI is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Ellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Ellington.
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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
2.2 mi · 2 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 54
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
672 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Dort Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Dort Highway
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Continue on North Saginaw Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Saginaw Road
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Turn slight right onto North Clio Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Clio Road
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Continue on Gera Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Gera Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Gera Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Gera Road
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Turn right onto Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue
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Continue on Sanilac Road
15.8 mi · 18 min · Sanilac Road
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Turn left onto Mertz Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Mertz Road
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Continue on Ellington Street
2434 ft · 43 sec · Ellington Street
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Turn right onto East Caro Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Caro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Caro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Ellington.
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.
Sanilac Road
Continue on Sanilac Road
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Ellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Ellington?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Reese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Flint and 28.8 miles from Ellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Ellington.
Stop Ideas Near Reese
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 Reese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Ellington. Straight-line distance: 41.69 mi (67.1 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellington
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 43.5539100, -83.3213400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellington (-83.32134, 43.55391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
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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