How far is Flint, MI from Ithaca, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Ithaca, MI is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
67.01 mi
01h 31m
Flight
50.23 mi
80.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.23 mi
Kilometers
80.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.01 mi
Kilometers
107.84 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ithaca
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Ithaca
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Chesaning
MI

Village in Michigan

From Flint
33.4 mi
00h 45m
To Ithaca
33.6 mi
00h 45m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brady Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Cleveland Road

    9.7 mi · 13 min · East Cleveland Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Clare

    2131 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto US-127

    1667 ft · 22 sec · US-127

  23. 23

    Continue on South Bagley Road

    8 mi · 9 min · South Bagley Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127: Ithaca

    1493 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on East Washington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Washington Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
14.5 mi · 22%
Brady Road
11.7 mi · 18%
East Cleveland Road
9.74 mi · 15%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 14%
South Bagley Road
7.99 mi · 12%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Brady Road

Continue on Brady Road

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesaning
00h 45m from Flint
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Ithaca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Chesaning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Flint and 33.6 miles from Ithaca.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesaning

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

21 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

31 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Flint station

42 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Ithaca. Straight-line distance: 50.23 mi (80.83 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Ithaca

#2 Ithaca

City in Michigan

Population2,744
Coordinates43.2917000, -84.6075000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Ithaca (-84.6075, 43.2917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 Ithaca. The current time is 01:10:40.

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.