How far is Riga, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Riga, MI to Flint, MI is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
99.23 mi
01h 34m
Flight
83.44 mi
134.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.44 mi
Kilometers
134.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.23 mi
Kilometers
159.69 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Riga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riga
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riga
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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Riga
49.6 mi
00h 47m
To Flint
49.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riga Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riga Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    78 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    724 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    106 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

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

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

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

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

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

    3089 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riga 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
47.2 mi · 48%
Riga Highway
40.5 mi · 41%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 2%
I 69 East
0.59 mi · 1%
I 69
0.48 mi
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 47m from Riga
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riga and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Riga and 49.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riga and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riga and Flint. Straight-line distance: 83.44 mi (134.28 km).

Riga

#1 Riga

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,339
Coordinates41.8092200, -83.8249400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Riga Highway (-83.825078, 41.809216)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Riga and Flint. The current time is 01:05:38.

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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.