How far is Flint, MI from South Haven, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to South Haven, MI is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and South Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and South Haven.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1428 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 196 West: Holland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
43.2 mi · 46 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196, M 43: South Haven, Bangor
2184 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Phoenix Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Phoenix Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Phoenix Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and South Haven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to South Haven?
The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Saranac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Flint and 82.7 miles from South Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Saranac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saranac.
Rockford, Michigan
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Howard City, Michigan
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and South Haven. Straight-line distance: 137.88 mi (221.9 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Haven
Township in Van Buren County, Michigan
| Population | 4,325 |
| Coordinates | 42.4030900, -86.2736400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Haven (-86.27364, 42.40309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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