How far is Flint, MI from Columbus, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Columbus, MI is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Columbus.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
77 m · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto Saginaw Street
1940 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Take the ramp left
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
51.9 mi · 53 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wales Center Road
2545 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Wales Center Road
5.5 mi · 13 min · Wales Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rattle Run Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Rattle Run Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rattle Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
51.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Columbus?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Attica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Flint and 29.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Attica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Attica.
Lapeer station
Flint station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 52.62 mi (84.68 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Township in St.
| Population | 4,038 |
| Coordinates | 42.8822500, -82.6624200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-82.66242, 42.88225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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