How far is Portland, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Portland, MI to Flint, MI is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
71.67 mi
01h 04m
Flight
62.27 mi
100.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.27 mi
Kilometers
100.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.67 mi
Kilometers
115.34 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Portland
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portland
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
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Portland
35.4 mi
00h 32m
To Flint
36.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Street

    25 m · 8 sec · East Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    145 m · 18 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Grand River Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Grand River Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    1248 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 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 Portland 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 80%
I 96 East
11.4 mi · 16%
East Grand River Avenue
1.2 mi · 2%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 32m from Portland
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Portland and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Portland and 36.2 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portland and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Flint. Straight-line distance: 62.27 mi (100.22 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

City in Michigan, United States

Population3,490
Coordinates42.8692000, -84.9030500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bridge Street (-84.903024, 42.869227)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Flint. The current time is 19:38:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.