How far is Flint, MI from Martin, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Martin, MI is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.22 mi
02h 27m
Flight
104.42 mi
168.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.04 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.22 mi
Kilometers
216.01 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martin
Mon, Nov 2, 2:29 AM EST
Return by in Flint
Mon, Nov 2, 4:56 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-11-02T00:01
Arrive Martin
Mon, Nov 2, 2:29 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EST
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Flint
67 mi
01h 13m
To Martin
67.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67ยฐF
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
66ยฐF
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft ยท 47 sec ยท East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft ยท 41 sec ยท South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft ยท 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46 mi ยท 47 min ยท Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft ยท 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft ยท 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km ยท 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi ยท 8 min

  10. 10

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

    1428 ft ยท 29 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi ยท 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

    1.4 km ยท 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    7.8 mi ยท 8 min ยท Paul B. Henry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue

    1844 ft ยท 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue

    542 ft ยท 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    2.4 mi ยท 4 min ยท Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 84th Street Southeast

    2.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท 84th Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    759 ft ยท 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi ยท 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 222: Martin, Watson

    948 ft ยท 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue

    2323 ft ยท 37 sec ยท 116th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West Allegan Street

    2888 ft ยท 1 min ยท West Allegan Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    37 m ยท 4 sec ยท South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi ยท 34%
I 96 WEST
44.6 mi ยท 33%
US 131 South
19 mi ยท 14%
US 127
8.81 mi ยท 7%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.77 mi ยท 6%
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.43 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

46 mi ยท 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 13m from Flint
Leave By
1:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Flint and 67.2 miles from Martin.

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

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Martin.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Martin. Straight-line distance: 104.42 mi (168.04 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Martin

Village in Michigan, USA

Population408
Coordinates42.5369800, -85.6416800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Martin (-85.64168, 42.53698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L ยท about $21.69
Round trip
$43.37
9.48 gal ยท 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $21.69 $43.37
Mid-grade $5.22 $24.72 $49.44
Premium $5.82 $27.58 $55.16
Diesel $6.69 $31.69 $63.38

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 ยท Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Martin. The current time is 00:01:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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