How far is Flint, MI from Sherwood, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Sherwood, MI is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.21 mi
02h 29m
Flight
105.46 mi
169.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.46 mi
Kilometers
169.72 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.21 mi
Kilometers
204.72 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood
Sun, Nov 8, 6:10 PM EST
Return by in Flint
Sun, Nov 8, 8:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-11-08T15:40
Arrive Sherwood
Sun, Nov 8, 6:10 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
63.6 mi
01h 14m
To Sherwood
63.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58ยฐF
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
55ยฐF
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft ยท 47 sec ยท East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft ยท 41 sec ยท South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft ยท 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46 mi ยท 47 min ยท Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft ยท 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft ยท 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km ยท 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi ยท 15 min

  10. 10

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

    34.4 mi ยท 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft ยท 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    10.1 mi ยท 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 66: Sturgis

    2125 ft ยท 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

    2068 ft ยท 32 sec ยท Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on M-66

    2.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท M-66

  16. 16

    Continue on M 66

    2.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท M 66

  17. 17

    Continue on M-66

    7.5 mi ยท 11 min ยท M-66

  18. 18

    Continue on 3 Mile Road

    1502 ft ยท 25 sec ยท 3 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Capital Avenue

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท North Capital Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 66

    2648 ft ยท 45 sec ยท State Highway 66

  21. 21

    Continue on Athens Road

    4 mi ยท 9 min ยท Athens Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dunks Road

    2159 ft ยท 59 sec ยท Dunks Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Athens Road

    1301 ft ยท 57 sec ยท Athens Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1916 ft ยท 1 min ยท North Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    60 m ยท 9 sec ยท Fremont Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Fremont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi ยท 36%
I 69 South
34.4 mi ยท 27%
US 127
16.1 mi ยท 13%
I 94 West
10.1 mi ยท 8%
M-66
9.82 mi ยท 8%
Athens Road
4.23 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

46 mi ยท 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 14m from Flint
Leave By
1:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Flint and 63.7 miles from Sherwood.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Sherwood. Straight-line distance: 105.46 mi (169.72 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 Sherwood

Village in Branch County, Michigan

Population306
Coordinates42.0014400, -85.2385900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Sherwood (-85.23859, 42.00144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L ยท about $18.89
Round trip
$37.79
8.98 gal ยท 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.21 $18.89 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.90 $22.01 $44.01
Premium $5.49 $24.66 $49.33
Diesel $6.55 $29.40 $58.79

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 ยท Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Sherwood. The current time is 15:40:51.

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.