How far is Hillsdale, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Hillsdale, MI to Flint, MI is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.04 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.48 mi
144.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.04 mi
Kilometers
191.58 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-04-18T06:27
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsdale
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
Mason
MI

City in Michigan

From Hillsdale
58.2 mi
00h 59m
To Flint
60.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cook Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Cook Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1406 ft · 27 sec · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carleton Road East

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Carleton Road East

  4. 4

    Continue on Olds Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Olds Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Chicago Street

    978 ft · 13 sec · West Chicago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Chicago Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Arbor Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing

    134 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Homer Street

    81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 35%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 10%
East Chicago Road
9.47 mi · 8%
East Saginaw Street
5.2 mi · 4%
Carleton Road East
3.49 mi · 3%
M-60
2.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

41.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
00h 59m from Hillsdale
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale to Flint?

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Hillsdale and 60.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mason

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

16 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Flint. Straight-line distance: 89.48 mi (144.01 km).

Hillsdale

#1 Hillsdale

City in Michigan

Population1,991
Coordinates41.9200500, -84.6305100
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Cook Street (-84.630539, 41.920071)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.9 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.8 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsdale and Flint. The current time is 06:27:02.

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.