How far is Waverly, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Waverly, MI to Flint, MI is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
62.06 mi
00h 59m
Flight
50.89 mi
81.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.89 mi
Kilometers
81.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.06 mi
Kilometers
99.88 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Waverly
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Morrice
MI

Settlement in Michigan

From Waverly
27.1 mi
00h 29m
To Flint
35 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dornet Drive

    108 m · 17 sec · Dornet Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Drive

    590 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Saginaw Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    4.9 mi · 10 min · West Saginaw Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 68%
East Saginaw Street
5.04 mi · 8%
West Saginaw Street
4.92 mi · 8%
West Saginaw Highway
0.98 mi · 2%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

41.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrice
00h 29m from Waverly
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waverly and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Waverly and 35 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waverly and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Morrice

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

18 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

18 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

29 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

47 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Flint. Straight-line distance: 50.89 mi (81.9 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

Population2,537
Coordinates42.7392000, -84.6208100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Dornet Drive (-84.620775, 42.739201)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 Waverly and Flint. The current time is 20:39:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.