How far is Ray, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Ray, MI to Flint, MI is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
142.69 mi
02h 14m
Flight
105.57 mi
169.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.57 mi
Kilometers
169.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.69 mi
Kilometers
229.63 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Ray
Tue, May 12, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Flint
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ray
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
Potterville
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Ray
71.1 mi
01h 07m
To Flint
71.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main

    15 m · 8 sec · Main

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 800 North / State Line Road

    3204 ft · 1 min · East 800 North / State Line Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ray Quincy Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Ray Quincy Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Copeland Road

    5.6 mi · 14 min · Copeland Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2498 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 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 Ray and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Copeland Road
81.7 mi · 57%
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 40%
South Ray Quincy Road
2.52 mi · 2%
East 800 North / State Line Road
0.61 mi
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Copeland Road

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
01h 07m from Ray
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ray and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Ray and 71.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ray and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Potterville

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

22 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

42 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

50 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray and Flint. Straight-line distance: 105.57 mi (169.9 km).

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#1 Ray

Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA

Population4,059
Coordinates41.7597700, -84.8719000
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Main (-84.872043, 41.75977)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ray and Flint. The current time is 19:29:52.

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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.