How far is Flint, MI from Mattawan, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Mattawan, MI is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.07 mi
02h 32m
Flight
120.2 mi
193.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.2 mi
Kilometers
193.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.07 mi
Kilometers
227.03 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mattawan
Tue, May 5, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Tue, May 5, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-05T11:21
Arrive Mattawan
Tue, May 5, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Potterville
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
70.4 mi
01h 16m
To Mattawan
70.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.3 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Mattawan

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Main Street

    87 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    55 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 33%
I 94 West
42.6 mi · 30%
I 69 South
34.4 mi · 24%
US 127
16.1 mi · 11%
North Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
01h 16m from Flint
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Mattawan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Flint and 70.6 miles from Mattawan.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Mattawan.

Stop Ideas Near Potterville

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

22 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

42 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Mattawan. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.44 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Mattawan

City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,973
Coordinates42.2094800, -85.7844500
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Mattawan (-85.78445, 42.20948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.56
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.78 $37.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.18 $42.36
Premium $4.65 $23.18 $46.35
Diesel $5.30 $26.41 $52.83

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Mattawan. The current time is 11:21:00.

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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.