How far is Flint, MI from Medina, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Medina, MI is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
111.96 mi
02h 25m
Flight
88.26 mi
142.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.26 mi
Kilometers
142.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.96 mi
Kilometers
180.18 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Medina
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Ann Arbor
MI

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

From Flint
56 mi
01h 12m
To Medina
56 mi
01h 12m

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
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    3048 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    47.9 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Saline

    1946 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    19.7 mi · 29 min · West Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  14. 14

    Continue on North Adrian Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 52

    2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Beecher Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Beecher Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Beecher Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Beecher Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    1534 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 34

  20. 20

    Continue on Benner Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Benner Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Carleton Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Carleton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Morey Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Morey Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Medina Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Medina Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Medina Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
47.9 mi · 43%
West Michigan Avenue
19.7 mi · 18%
US 23 South
8.31 mi · 7%
North Adrian Highway
6.73 mi · 6%
West Beecher Road
4.92 mi · 4%
State Highway 52
4.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

47.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ann Arbor
01h 12m from Flint
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Flint and 56 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

1 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

41 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

45 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

54 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Medina. Straight-line distance: 88.26 mi (142.04 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Medina

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,095
Coordinates41.8081000, -84.2638400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Medina (-84.26384, 41.8081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.95 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.9 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 Medina. The current time is 06:52:34.

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.