How far is Flint, MI from Grand Ledge, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Grand Ledge, MI is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.9 mi
01h 10m
Flight
56.52 mi
90.96 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Flint.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.52 mi
Kilometers
90.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.9 mi
Kilometers
102.83 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Ledge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Grand Ledge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Flint
31.9 mi
00h 35m
To Grand Ledge
32 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Grand Ledge.

  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

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1428 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 100: Grand Ledge

    1650 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Wright Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Wright Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Hartel Road

    2835 ft · 44 sec · North Hartel Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1911 ft · 54 sec · North Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Bridge Street

    2303 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    14 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 72%
US 127
8.81 mi · 14%
I 96 WEST
4.45 mi · 7%
South Wright Road
2.12 mi · 3%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi · 1%
North Hartel Road
0.54 mi · 1%
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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 35m from Flint
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Grand Ledge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Grand Ledge?

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Flint and 32 miles from Grand Ledge.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Grand Ledge.

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Grand Ledge. Straight-line distance: 56.52 mi (90.96 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Grand Ledge

#2 Grand Ledge

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population7,881
Coordinates42.7533700, -84.7463800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Grand Ledge (-84.74638, 42.75337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Grand Ledge. The current time is 02:12:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.