How far is Marshall, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Marshall, MI to Flint, MI is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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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
101.18 mi
01h 32m
Flight
82.59 mi
132.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.59 mi
Kilometers
132.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.18 mi
Kilometers
162.84 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-04-23T07:26
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
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
DeWitt
MI

City in Michigan

From Marshall
50.5 mi
00h 46m
To Flint
50.6 mi
00h 46m

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 Marshall and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Park Avenue

    15 m · 7 sec · North Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    119 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto West Michigan Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 56%
West Michigan Avenue
43.5 mi · 43%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi
Saginaw Street
0.22 mi
Harrison Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

56.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeWitt
00h 46m from Marshall
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marshall 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 Marshall to Flint?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Marshall and 50.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near DeWitt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

48 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

68 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Flint. Straight-line distance: 82.59 mi (132.91 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

City in the U.

Population3,117
Coordinates42.2722600, -84.9633100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Park Avenue (-84.963459, 42.272261)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 Marshall and Flint. The current time is 07:26:10.

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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.