How far is Flint, MI from Prairieville, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Prairieville, MI is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
114.44 mi
02h 21m
Flight
96.28 mi
154.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.28 mi
Kilometers
154.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.44 mi
Kilometers
184.18 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairieville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T05:24
Arrive Prairieville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Flint
57.1 mi
01h 10m
To Prairieville
57.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lansing Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Lawrence Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lawrence Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lawrence Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · West Lawrence Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Ionia Road

    4 mi · 10 min · South Ionia Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Five Point Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Five Point Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Butler Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Butler Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South M-66 Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · South M-66 Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lacey Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Lacey Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Pifer Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · East Pifer Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Kingsbury Road

    3055 ft · 48 sec · Kingsbury Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Orchard Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Orchard Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Orchard Street

    2415 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Grove Street

    1327 ft · 29 sec · North Grove Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Delton Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Delton Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Norris Road

    1500 ft · 37 sec · South Norris Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Norris Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 40%
US 127
16.1 mi · 14%
I 69 South
11.6 mi · 10%
West Lawrence Highway
8.11 mi · 7%
Lacey Road
6.71 mi · 6%
East Pifer Road
5.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

46 mi · 00h 47m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 10m from Flint
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Prairieville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Flint and 57.3 miles from Prairieville.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Prairieville.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Prairieville. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.95 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 Prairieville

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population3,534
Coordinates42.5047600, -85.4550100
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Prairieville (-85.45501, 42.50476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
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 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.29 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.47
8.08 gal · 30.58 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.23 $30.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.18 $34.36
Premium $4.65 $18.80 $37.60
Diesel $5.30 $21.43 $42.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Prairieville. The current time is 05:24:23.

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.