How far is Mecosta, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Mecosta, MI to Flint, MI is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mecosta and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mecosta and Flint.
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Start on North Webber Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Webber Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
96 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Cass Street
1573 ft · 28 sec · North Cass Street
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Continue on 70th Avenue
4.7 mi · 6 min · 70th Avenue
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Continue on West Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Remus Road
14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road
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Continue on West Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street
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Turn right onto South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Continue on Business US-127
1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
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Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127
12.7 mi · 13 min · Business US-127
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore
1827 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Monroe Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on East Washington Street
3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Stephens Street
2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street
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Continue on Rust Street
141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street
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Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge
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Continue on South Warren Avenue
1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto East Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
72 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
1338 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mecosta and Flint.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mecosta 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 Mecosta to Flint?
The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Mecosta and 57.7 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mecosta and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Merrill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mecosta and Flint. Straight-line distance: 88.02 mi (141.66 km).
#1 Mecosta
Township in Mecosta County, Michigan
| Population | 459 |
| Coordinates | 43.6203100, -85.2264200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.27 | $30.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.22 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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