How far is Flint, MI from Attica, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Attica, MI is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
29.33 mi
00h 34m
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
29.33 mi
Kilometers
47.2 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-18T09:37
Arrive Attica
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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 Flint
14.7 mi
00h 17m
To Attica
14.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 21 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saginaw Street

    1940 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    26.5 mi · 27 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Pleasant Road

    2515 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Lake Pleasant Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    28 m · 4 sec · Williams Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williams Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
26.5 mi · 90%
South Lake Pleasant Road
1.64 mi · 6%
Saginaw Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Lake Pleasant Road
0.48 mi · 2%
East Court Street
0.05 mi
Williams Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elba
00h 17m from Flint
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 14.7 miles from Flint and 14.7 miles from Attica.

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 3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Flint and Attica. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.43 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Attica

Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan

Population4,719
Coordinates43.0303100, -83.1660500
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Attica (-83.16605, 43.03031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 Flint and Attica. The current time is 09:37:35.

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.