How far is Michigan Center, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Michigan Center, MI to Flint, MI is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Michigan Center and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Michigan Center and Flint.
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Start on Page Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Page Avenue
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Take the ramp right
791 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
3089 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 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 Michigan Center and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
47.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Michigan Center and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Michigan Center to Flint?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Whitmore Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Michigan Center and 44.5 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Michigan Center and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Whitmore Lake
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 Whitmore Lake.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Michigan Center and Flint. Straight-line distance: 62.91 mi (101.25 km).
#1 Michigan Center
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 4,672 |
| Coordinates | 42.2330900, -84.3271800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
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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