How far is Carrollton, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Carrollton, MI to Flint, MI is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
40.58 mi
00h 41m
Flight
33.16 mi
53.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.58 mi
Kilometers
65.3 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollton
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carrollton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Carrollton
20.3 mi
00h 20m
To Flint
20.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    60 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mapleridge Road

    988 ft · 45 sec · Mapleridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Carrollton Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weiss Street

    1734 ft · 54 sec · Weiss Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schaefer Street

    1689 ft · 44 sec · Schaefer Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hill Street

    1007 ft · 30 sec · Hill Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Street

    658 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
24.8 mi · 61%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 25%
State Street
2.74 mi · 7%
Carrollton Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Weiss Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Schaefer Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
00h 20m from Carrollton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Carrollton and 20.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Flint. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.36 km).

Carrollton

#1 Carrollton

Township of Michigan, United States

Population5,606
Coordinates43.4586400, -83.9302500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-83.930238, 43.458626)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 Carrollton and Flint. The current time is 01:56:25.

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.