How far is Plymouth, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MI to Flint, MI is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
67.84 mi
01h 07m
Flight
45.65 mi
73.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.65 mi
Kilometers
73.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.84 mi
Kilometers
109.18 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T03:50
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Plymouth
29.6 mi
00h 33m
To Flint
38.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penniman Avenue

    122 m · 16 sec · Penniman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ann Arbor Trail

    2978 ft · 2 min · West Ann Arbor Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Sheldon Road

    1223 ft · 31 sec · South Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Territorial Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Territorial Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Beck Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron

    3089 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
32.5 mi · 48%
I 96 West
12.1 mi · 18%
Beck Road
8 mi · 12%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 3%
North Territorial Road
1.54 mi · 2%
I 69 East
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

31.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 33m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Plymouth and 38.2 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Flint. Straight-line distance: 45.65 mi (73.46 km).

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#1 Plymouth

City in Wayne County, in the U.

Population8,905
Coordinates42.3714300, -83.4702100
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Penniman Avenue (-83.470115, 42.371501)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Flint. The current time is 03:50:42.

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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.