How far is Flint, MI from Coloma, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Coloma, MI is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.09 mi
03h 01m
Flight
145 mi
233.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145 mi
Kilometers
233.36 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.09 mi
Kilometers
270.51 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coloma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Coloma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Olivet
MI

City in Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
83.9 mi
01h 30m
To Coloma
84.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Millburg, Coloma

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Friday Road

    760 ft · 23 sec · Friday Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Church Street

    2773 ft · 2 min · South Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    558 ft · 15 sec · West Center Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
69.6 mi · 41%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 27%
I 69 South
34.4 mi · 20%
US 127
16.1 mi · 10%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi
South Church Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

69.6 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olivet
01h 30m from Flint
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Coloma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Flint and 84.2 miles from Coloma.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Olivet

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

26 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

26 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

47 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

48 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Coloma. Straight-line distance: 145 mi (233.36 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Coloma

#2 Coloma

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,402
Coordinates42.1861500, -86.3083600
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Coloma (-86.30836, 42.18615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.45 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.9 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 Flint and Coloma. The current time is 02:40:15.

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.