How far is Prairieville, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Prairieville, MI to Flint, MI is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
113.32 mi
01h 58m
Flight
96.28 mi
154.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.28 mi
Kilometers
154.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.32 mi
Kilometers
182.37 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Prairieville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairieville
2026-04-19T03:51
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairieville
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Prairieville
57 mi
00h 59m
To Flint
56.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Norris Road

    1500 ft · 40 sec · South Norris Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delton Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Delton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Grove Street

    1327 ft · 29 sec · North Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Orchard Street

    2415 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Orchard Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Orchard Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Kingsbury Road

    3055 ft · 48 sec · Kingsbury Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Pifer Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West Pifer Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lacey Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Lacey Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South M-66 Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · South M-66 Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Butler Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Butler Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Five Point Highway

    12.1 mi · 24 min · Five Point Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cochran Road

    1216 ft · 25 sec · South Cochran Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 69 North: Lansing

    2649 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  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 Prairieville 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 50%
I 69 North
22 mi · 19%
Five Point Highway
12.1 mi · 11%
Lacey Road
6.71 mi · 6%
West Pifer Road
5.5 mi · 5%
Butler Road
3 mi · 3%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 59m from Prairieville
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prairieville 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 Prairieville to Flint?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Prairieville and 56.4 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairieville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and Flint. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.95 km).

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#1 Prairieville

Township in Barry County, Michigan

Population3,534
Coordinates42.5047600, -85.4550100
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Norris Road (-85.455037, 42.50476)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.14 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.28 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairieville and Flint. The current time is 03:51:42.

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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.