How far is Holland, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Holland, MI to Flint, MI is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
136.27 mi
02h 02m
Flight
123.53 mi
198.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.53 mi
Kilometers
198.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.27 mi
Kilometers
219.31 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Holland
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holland
2026-05-12T19:18
Arrive Flint
Tue, May 12, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holland
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 Holland
68 mi
01h 01m
To Flint
68.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South River Avenue

    674 ft · 25 sec · South River Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 8th Street

    135 m · 13 sec · East 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Chicago Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 EAST: Grand Rapids

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holland 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 42%
I-96 East
43 mi · 32%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi · 13%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
8.54 mi · 6%
Chicago Drive
6.07 mi · 4%
M 6 East
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 01m from Holland
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Holland and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 68 miles from Holland and 68.2 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Holland and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers 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 Holland and Flint. Straight-line distance: 123.53 mi (198.81 km).

Holland

#1 Holland

City in Michigan, United States

Population26,033
Coordinates42.7875200, -86.1089300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South River Avenue (-86.108978, 42.78752)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Holland and Flint. The current time is 19:18:16.

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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.