How far is Jackson, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Jackson, MI to Flint, MI is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
89.61 mi
01h 22m
Flight
64.21 mi
103.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.21 mi
Kilometers
103.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.61 mi
Kilometers
144.21 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Jackson
42.4 mi
00h 41m
To Flint
47.2 mi
00h 41m

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 Jackson and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    83 m · 8 sec · East Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    722 ft · 16 sec · South Cooper Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Louis Glick Highway

    3145 ft · 1 min · Louis Glick Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Blackstone Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · North Blackstone Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Avenue

    3271 ft · 1 min · Lansing Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Clinton Road

    2189 ft · 45 sec · Clinton Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Monroe Street

    93 m · 14 sec · West Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North West Avenue

    33.2 mi · 36 min · North West Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Homer Street

    81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 47%
North West Avenue
33.2 mi · 37%
East Saginaw Street
5.2 mi · 6%
US 127 North
1.08 mi · 1%
Lansing Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
Louis Glick Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
00h 41m from Jackson
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Jackson and 47.2 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Flint. Straight-line distance: 64.21 mi (103.34 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

City in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States

Population32,374
Coordinates42.2458700, -84.4013500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.401412, 42.24587)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 Jackson and Flint. The current time is 20:31:19.

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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.