How far is Flint, MI from Riverview, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Riverview, MI is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
152.46 mi
02h 49m
Flight
103.4 mi
166.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.4 mi
Kilometers
166.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.46 mi
Kilometers
245.36 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-18T08:09
Arrive Riverview
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Flint
76.1 mi
01h 24m
To Riverview
76.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 North: Cadillac, Big Rapids

    1399 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sand Lake

    2261 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 22 Mile Road Northeast

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 22 Mile Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Cypress Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Cypress Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 72nd Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East 72nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Croton Hardy Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Croton Hardy Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croton Hardy Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 WEST
59.4 mi · 39%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 30%
US 131 North
20.5 mi · 13%
US 127
8.81 mi · 6%
Cypress Avenue
8.71 mi · 6%
22 Mile Road Northeast
4.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 WEST

Merge slight left

52.1 mi · 00h 56m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 24m from Flint
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Flint and 76.4 miles from Riverview.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverview.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 103.4 mi (166.4 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Riverview

City in Michigan, USA

Population11,968
Coordinates43.4480800, -85.6525500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Riverview (-85.65255, 43.44808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.36 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.72 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Riverview. The current time is 08:09:18.

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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.