How far is Grant, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Grant, MI to Flint, MI is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.31 mi
02h 15m
Flight
109.31 mi
175.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.31 mi
Kilometers
175.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.31 mi
Kilometers
232.24 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 11, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Grant
Sat, Apr 11, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-04-11T14:25
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 11, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Grant
70.8 mi
01h 07m
To Flint
73.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    2950 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mason Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on North Newaygo Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Newaygo Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    58 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
63.6 mi · 44%
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 40%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 9%
North Newaygo Road
4.19 mi · 3%
Mason Drive
2.42 mi · 2%
South Maple Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

58 mi · 01h 02m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 07m from Grant
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grant and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 70.8 miles from Grant and 73.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Grant and Flint. Straight-line distance: 109.31 mi (175.91 km).

Grant

#1 Grant

City in Newaygo County, Michigan, USA

Population900
Coordinates43.3361300, -85.8108800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Maple Street (-85.810611, 43.336129)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.28 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.18 gal · 38.56 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.65 $43.30
Premium $4.65 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.30 $27.00 $53.99

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant and Flint. The current time is 14:25:35.

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.