How far is Homer, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Homer, MI to Flint, MI is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
109.98 mi
01h 46m
Flight
82.7 mi
133.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.7 mi
Kilometers
133.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.98 mi
Kilometers
177 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
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
Holt
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Homer
53.1 mi
00h 53m
To Flint
56.9 mi
00h 53m

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
3 mph NNE
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 Homer and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsdale Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Hillsdale Street

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto North Hillsdale Street

    92 m · 12 sec · North Hillsdale Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Leigh Street

    2713 ft · 37 sec · West Leigh Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto L Drive South

    1.7 mi · 2 min · L Drive South

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Homer-Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Homer-Concord Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Homer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Homer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Spring Arbor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Spring Arbor Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing

    134 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Homer Street

    81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 38%
Spring Arbor Road
9.87 mi · 9%
East Saginaw Street
5.2 mi · 5%
Homer-Concord Road
3.02 mi · 3%
M-60
2.87 mi · 3%
I 94 East
2.42 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
82.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holt
00h 53m from Homer
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homer and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Homer and 56.9 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

9 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

45 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

48 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

49 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Flint. Straight-line distance: 82.7 mi (133.1 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

Village in Calhoun County, Michigan

Population1,643
Coordinates42.1458800, -84.8088600
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsdale Street (-84.808673, 42.145901)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 Homer and Flint. The current time is 21:16:41.

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.