How far is Grattan, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Grattan, MI to Flint, MI is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Township in Clinton County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grattan and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grattan and Flint.
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Start on Old Belding Road Northeast
847 ft · 28 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
9.8 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
665 ft · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast
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Continue on North Hudson Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
3100 ft · 59 sec · Grand River Drive Southeast
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Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
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Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
811 ft · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff
142 m · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Ware Road
1978 ft · 31 sec · Ware Road
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Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
141 m · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
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Continue on Conklin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Conklin Road
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Turn slight left
122 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Peck Lake Road
1455 ft · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hastings Road
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Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
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Turn right onto Nash Highway
2765 ft · 53 sec · Nash Highway
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Take the ramp left
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grattan and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 56m
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 Grattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grattan to Flint?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Grattan and 57.2 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grattan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Wacousta
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 Wacousta.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grattan and Flint. Straight-line distance: 85.66 mi (137.85 km).
#1 Grattan
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 3,954 |
| Coordinates | 43.0842000, -85.3811300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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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