How far is Flint, MI from Ross, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Ross, MI is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.33 mi
02h 08m
Flight
102.82 mi
165.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.82 mi
Kilometers
165.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.33 mi
Kilometers
188.82 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ross
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-17T03:01
Arrive Ross
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Flint
58.5 mi
01h 04m
To Ross
58.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1428 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue

    542 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 84th Street Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    759 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 100th Street

    1075 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 100th Street Southwest

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 100th Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 100th Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 39%
I 96 WEST
44.6 mi · 38%
US 127
8.81 mi · 8%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.77 mi · 7%
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.43 mi · 2%
84th Street Southeast
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

46 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
01h 04m from Flint
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Partly Sunny near Ross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Flint and 58.8 miles from Ross.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Partly Sunny near Ross.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Ross. Straight-line distance: 102.82 mi (165.47 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 Ross

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population4,975
Coordinates42.7825300, -85.6944700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Ross (-85.69447, 42.78253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Ross. The current time is 03:01:30.

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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.