How far is Jenison, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Jenison, MI to Flint, MI is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.45 mi
01h 48m
Flight
106.66 mi
171.65 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Jenison.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.66 mi
Kilometers
171.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.45 mi
Kilometers
200.28 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Jenison
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jenison
2026-04-23T07:25
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jenison
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Jenison
60.9 mi
00h 54m
To Flint
63.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cottonwood Drive

    14 m · 6 sec · Cottonwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Baldwin Street

    2966 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jenison 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Freeway
62.7 mi · 50%
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 46%
Baldwin Street
1.04 mi · 1%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi
Saginaw Street
0.22 mi
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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
106.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
00h 54m from Jenison
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jenison and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Jenison and 63.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jenison and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jenison and Flint. Straight-line distance: 106.66 mi (171.65 km).

Jenison

#1 Jenison

Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan

Population16,538
Coordinates42.9072500, -85.7919800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottonwood Drive (-85.791953, 42.907253)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.62 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.24 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 Jenison and Flint. The current time is 07:25:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.