How far is Ithaca, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Ithaca, MI to Flint, MI is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
66.64 mi
01h 16m
Flight
50.23 mi
80.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.23 mi
Kilometers
80.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.25 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Ithaca
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ithaca
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ithaca
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
Chesaning
MI

Village in Michigan

From Ithaca
33.3 mi
00h 38m
To Flint
33.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Ithaca and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 127 SOUTH: Lansing

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Greenville, Chesaning

    1983 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Cleveland Road

    10 mi · 14 min · East Cleveland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Brady Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Peet Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Vienna Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    2580 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ithaca 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brady Road
11.7 mi · 18%
East Cleveland Road
10 mi · 15%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 15%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 14%
US 127 SOUTH
8.26 mi · 12%
West Vienna Road
5.73 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Brady Road

Continue on Brady Road

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesaning
00h 38m from Ithaca
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ithaca and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Chesaning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Ithaca and 33.4 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesaning

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

21 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

31 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Flint station

42 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Flint. Straight-line distance: 50.23 mi (80.83 km).

Ithaca

#1 Ithaca

City in Michigan

Population2,744
Coordinates43.2917000, -84.6075000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-84.607499, 43.291651)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

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 Ithaca and Flint. The current time is 23:36:53.

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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.