How far is Flint, MI from Ridgeway, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Ridgeway, MI is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
89.8 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.94 mi
114.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.94 mi
Kilometers
114.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.8 mi
Kilometers
144.52 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeway
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Ridgeway
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Whitmore Lake
MI

City in Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
44.9 mi
00h 51m
To Ridgeway
44.9 mi
00h 51m

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
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 50: Dundee, Monroe

    1097 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tecumseh Street

    1105 ft · 21 sec · Tecumseh Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Tecumseh Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Tecumseh Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Monroe Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Monroe Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Chicago Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Chicago Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
47.9 mi · 53%
US 23 South
25.7 mi · 29%
Tecumseh Road
4.95 mi · 6%
I 75 South
2.71 mi · 3%
Monroe Road
2.61 mi · 3%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2%
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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitmore Lake
00h 51m from Flint
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Ridgeway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 44.9 miles from Flint and 44.9 miles from Ridgeway.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitmore Lake

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

17 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

47 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Ridgeway. Straight-line distance: 70.94 mi (114.17 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Ridgeway

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,472
Coordinates41.9939300, -83.8627200
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Ridgeway (-83.86272, 41.99393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

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 Ridgeway. The current time is 04:52:59.

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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.