How far is Attica, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Attica, MI to Flint, MI is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.97 mi
00h 27m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.62 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Attica
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Attica
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elba
MI

Township in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Attica
14.5 mi
00h 13m
To Flint
14.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Williams Street

    28 m · 10 sec · Williams Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Lake Pleasant Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 69 West: Flint

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attica and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 West
26.9 mi · 93%
South Lake Pleasant Road
1.35 mi · 5%
Downtown
0.34 mi · 1%
Saginaw Street
0.21 mi · 1%
East Fifth Street
0.08 mi
Harrison Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Merge slight left

26.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elba
00h 13m from Attica
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Attica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Elba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Attica and 14.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Attica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Elba

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

11 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

18 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

46 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

46 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Flint. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.43 km).

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#1 Attica

Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population4,719
Coordinates43.0303100, -83.1660500
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Williams Street (-83.166047, 43.030246)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Attica and Flint. The current time is 08:06:24.

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.