How far is Flint, MI from Mecosta, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Mecosta, MI is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Mecosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Mecosta.
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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
9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
1287 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Williams Street
2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Saginaw Street
2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Monroe Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Clare
12.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant
1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
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Continue on South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Turn left onto East Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broomfield Street
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Continue on East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 45 sec · East Broomfield Road
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto East Remus Road
14 mi · 19 min · East Remus Road
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on East Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on 70th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 70th Avenue
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Continue on South Cass Street
1887 ft · 41 sec · South Cass Street
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Turn left onto North Webber Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Webber Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Webber Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Mecosta.
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.
UAW Freeway
Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Flint and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mecosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Mecosta?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Flint and 57.2 miles from Mecosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Flint and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mecosta.
Stop Ideas Near Merrill
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 Merrill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Mecosta. Straight-line distance: 88.02 mi (141.66 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mecosta
Township in Mecosta County, Michigan
| Population | 459 |
| Coordinates | 43.6203100, -85.2264200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mecosta (-85.22642, 43.62031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $20.23 | $40.47 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $26.63 | $53.26 |
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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