How far is Flint, MI from Petersburg, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Petersburg, MI is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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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 01h 36m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Petersburg.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
47.9 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg
787 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Ida West Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Ida West Road
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Continue on Division Street
122 m · 10 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1278 ft · 28 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto Saline Street
8 m · 1 sec · Saline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Whitmore Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Flint and 43.1 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Whitmore Lake
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 Whitmore Lake.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 76.8 mi (123.6 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
City in Monroe County, Michigan
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 41.9011600, -83.7149400 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-83.71494, 41.90116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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