How far is University, IL from Flint, IL?
The driving distance from University, IL to Flint, IL is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Hamilton and Franklin counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University and Flint.
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Start on County Road 200 North
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 200 North
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Turn left onto County Road 600 East
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 600 East
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Continue on 600E
2.9 mi · 11 min · 600E
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Turn left onto County Road 575 North
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 575 North
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 16
93 m · 13 sec · County Road 16
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Continue on County Road 490 East
2298 ft · 2 min · County Road 490 East
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Turn right onto County Road 615 North
1992 ft · 1 min · County Road 615 North
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Continue on County Road 510 East
2097 ft · 2 min · County Road 510 East
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Continue on County Road 675 North
2095 ft · 2 min · County Road 675 North
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Continue on County Road 525 East
2648 ft · 2 min · County Road 525 East
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Continue on County Road 750 North
1631 ft · 1 min · County Road 750 North
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Turn left onto County Road 540 East
1.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 540 East
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Continue on County Road 525 East
1127 ft · 49 sec · County Road 525 East
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Continue on County Road 925 North
1472 ft · 1 min · County Road 925 North
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Continue on County Road 550 East
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 550 East
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Turn left onto County Road 1000 North
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 1000 North
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Turn right onto 450E
1.5 km · 4 min · 450E
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Turn left onto 1050N County Road
14 m · 2 sec · 1050N County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1050N County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University and Flint.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
600E
Continue on 600E
2.89 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving University 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 University to Flint?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Macedonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from University and 6.3 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around University and Partly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Macedonia
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 Macedonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University and Flint. Straight-line distance: 8.82 mi (14.2 km).
#1 University
University is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9364400, -88.6095000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
Township in Pike County, Illinois
| Population | 76 |
| Coordinates | 38.0633800, -88.6272800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1050N County Road (-88.627258, 38.063353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.64 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
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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