How far is Flint, MI from Northview, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Northview, MI is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
114.78 mi
02h 05m
Flight
96.65 mi
155.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.65 mi
Kilometers
155.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.78 mi
Kilometers
184.72 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Flint
57.3 mi
01h 02m
To Northview
57.5 mi
01h 02m

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
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    1428 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue

    2097 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    782 ft · 23 sec · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5 Mile Road Northeast

    3040 ft · 60 sec · 5 Mile Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northville Drive Northeast

    855 ft · 40 sec · Northville Drive Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sandalwood Court Northeast

    116 m · 17 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 WEST
53 mi · 46%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 40%
US 127
8.81 mi · 8%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
4.93 mi · 4%
5 Mile Road Northeast
0.58 mi · 1%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96 WEST

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 02m from Flint
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Northview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Flint and 57.5 miles from Northview.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Northview. Straight-line distance: 96.65 mi (155.55 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Northview

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,541
Coordinates43.0455800, -85.6005900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Northview (-85.60059, 43.04558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $15.27
Round trip
$30.55
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.27 $30.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.22 $34.45
Premium $4.65 $18.85 $37.70
Diesel $5.30 $21.48 $42.96

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 Northview. The current time is 02:12:07.

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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.