How far is Flint, MI from Washington, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Washington, MI is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
53.82 mi
01h 06m
Flight
38.53 mi
62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.82 mi
Kilometers
86.61 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-15T12:20
Arrive Washington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Attica
MI

Census-designated place in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Flint
26.9 mi
00h 33m
To Washington
27 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.5 mi · 32 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont

    2596 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Van Dyke Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Dyke Road

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Van Dyke Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Romeo

    982 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1712 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Van Dyke Road

    1902 ft · 43 sec · Van Dyke Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Van Dyke Road

    45 m · 4 sec · Van Dyke Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Dyke Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Road

    11 m · 2 sec · West Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
31.5 mi · 59%
Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 37%
North Main Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Saginaw Street
0.67 mi · 1%
M 53
0.49 mi · 1%
Romeo
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

31.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attica
00h 33m from Flint
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 26.9 miles from Flint and 27 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Attica

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

12 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

45 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

54 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Washington. Straight-line distance: 38.53 mi (62 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 Washington

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

Population28,846
Coordinates42.7244800, -83.0360400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Washington (-83.03604, 42.72448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Washington. The current time is 12:20:27.

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.