How far is Troy, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Flint, MI is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
178.92 mi
02h 58m
Flight
127.51 mi
205.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.51 mi
Kilometers
205.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.92 mi
Kilometers
287.94 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, May 5, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T03:14
Arrive Flint
Tue, May 5, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Coleman
MI

City in Midland County, Michigan, United States

From Troy
86.6 mi
01h 29m
To Flint
92.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Drive West

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    615 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West 15 Mile Road

    2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  10. 10

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South M 37

    1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Washington

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Washington

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington
59.9 mi · 33%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 26%
I 75 South
36.7 mi · 21%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 6%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 3%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Washington

Turn right onto East Washington

59.9 mi · 01h 19m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
01h 29m from Troy
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Troy and Rain Showers Likely near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Troy and 92.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.80 one way or $47.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Troy and Rain Showers Likely near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

59 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
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Saginaw, MI

64 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

72 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

75 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Flint. Straight-line distance: 127.51 mi (205.21 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.9 L · about $23.80
Round trip
$47.59
12.62 gal · 47.8 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.80 $47.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.84 $53.67
Premium $4.65 $29.37 $58.73
Diesel $5.30 $33.47 $66.94

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Flint. The current time is 03:14:25.

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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.