How far is Flint, MI from Sidney, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Sidney, MI is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
90.43 mi
02h 07m
Flight
74.71 mi
120.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.71 mi
Kilometers
120.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.43 mi
Kilometers
145.53 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 12:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-15T19:51
Arrive Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Chapin
MI

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

From Flint
45.1 mi
01h 03m
To Sidney
45.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brady Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Cleveland Road

    23.7 mi · 32 min · East Cleveland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Carson City Road

    11 mi · 15 min · East Carson City Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Sheridan Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Sheridan Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West County Farm Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West County Farm Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Derby Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Derby Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Sidney Road

    12 m · 1 sec · West Sidney Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sidney Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cleveland Road
23.7 mi · 26%
UAW Freeway
14.5 mi · 16%
Brady Road
11.7 mi · 13%
East Carson City Road
11 mi · 12%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 10%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Cleveland Road

Continue on East Cleveland Road

23.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 03m from Flint
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Flint and 45.3 miles from Sidney.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Saginaw, MI

45 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 74.71 mi (120.24 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 Sidney

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

Population2,435
Coordinates43.2500300, -85.1330700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Sidney (-85.13307, 43.25003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Sidney. The current time is 19:51:23.

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.