How far is Geneva, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Geneva, MI to Flint, MI is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
111.16 mi
01h 50m
Flight
78.87 mi
126.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.87 mi
Kilometers
126.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.16 mi
Kilometers
178.9 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Geneva
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Foster
MI

Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan

From Geneva
55.1 mi
00h 55m
To Flint
56.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Geneva Highway

    12 m · 3 sec · Geneva Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Geneva Highway

    2870 ft · 1 min · Geneva Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Manitou Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Manitou Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Devils Lake Highway

    2724 ft · 1 min · Devils Lake Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Manitou Beach Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Manitou Beach Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lake Street

    2480 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Talbot Street

    998 ft · 32 sec · South Talbot Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    692 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Steer Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North Steer Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron

    3089 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
47.2 mi · 42%
I 94 East
29 mi · 26%
North Steer Street
20.2 mi · 18%
M 14
4.69 mi · 4%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 2%
Manitou Beach Road
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

47.2 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
00h 55m from Geneva
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Geneva and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Geneva and 56.1 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Geneva and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

4 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

44 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

48 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Flint. Straight-line distance: 78.87 mi (126.93 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

Township in Midland County, Michigan

Population3,529
Coordinates41.9581000, -84.2805000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Geneva Highway (-84.280454, 41.958095)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 Geneva and Flint. The current time is 21:19:31.

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.