How far is Three Oaks, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Three Oaks, MI to Flint, MI is about 201 miles (323.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Oaks and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Oaks and Flint.
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Start on South Elm Street
20 m · 10 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Ash Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Ash Street
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto South Basswood Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Basswood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Valley Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Elm Valley Road
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Continue on Union Pier Road
547 ft · 10 sec · Union Pier Road
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Take the ramp right
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
2027 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
56.6 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Oaks and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
74.2 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Three Oaks and Partly Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Oaks to Flint?
The road trip is about 201 miles (323.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brownlee Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Three Oaks and 98.5 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Oaks and Partly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Brownlee Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownlee Park.
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Albion station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Oaks and Flint. Straight-line distance: 171.08 mi (275.33 km).
#1 Three Oaks
Township in Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 41.7986500, -86.6105800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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