How far is Flint, MI from Parma, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Parma, MI is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.99 mi
01h 44m
Flight
69.75 mi
112.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.75 mi
Kilometers
112.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.99 mi
Kilometers
148.05 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Tue, Nov 10, 2:21 AM EST
Return by in Flint
Tue, Nov 10, 4:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-11-10T00:37
Arrive Parma
Tue, Nov 10, 2:21 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:02 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
East Lansing
MI

The capital of Michigan.

From Flint
46 mi
00h 52m
To Parma
46 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.6 mi · 41 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: East Lansing

    6.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Grand River Avenue

    1143 ft · 37 sec · East Grand River Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

    913 ft · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 127 South

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    2404 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Parma

    1092 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Parma Road

    2450 ft · 1 min · North Parma Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Union Street

    1668 ft · 55 sec · North Union Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
40.6 mi · 44%
US 127 South
33.7 mi · 37%
I 94 West
8.99 mi · 10%
BL I 69
6.77 mi · 7%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi · 1%
North Parma Road
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

40.6 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Lansing
00h 52m from Flint
Leave By
3:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

East Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Flint and 46 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near East Lansing

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

2 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Parma. Straight-line distance: 69.75 mi (112.25 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 Parma

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Population731
Coordinates42.2583700, -84.5996900
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Parma (-84.59969, 42.25837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.11
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $13.55 $27.11
Mid-grade $4.87 $15.81 $31.63
Premium $5.45 $17.72 $35.44
Diesel $6.53 $21.22 $42.43

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Parma. The current time is 00:37:12.

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.