How far is Moscow, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Moscow, MI to Flint, MI is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.65 mi
01h 41m
Flight
78.62 mi
126.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.62 mi
Kilometers
126.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.65 mi
Kilometers
170.02 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Moscow
Sat, Apr 18, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow
2026-04-18T05:26
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moscow
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
East Lansing
MI

The capital of Michigan.

From Moscow
50.9 mi
00h 50m
To Flint
54.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chicago Road

    115 m · 13 sec · East Chicago Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moscow Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Arbor Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto M-60

    2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing

    134 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Homer Street

    81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 40%
Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 11%
East Saginaw Street
5.2 mi · 5%
M-60
2.87 mi · 3%
I 94 East
2.42 mi · 2%
Spring Arbor Road
2.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

41.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
78.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Lansing
00h 50m from Moscow
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

East Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Moscow and 54.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Lansing

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

2 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Flint. Straight-line distance: 78.62 mi (126.53 km).

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#1 Moscow

Township in Hillsdale County, Michigan

Population1,445
Coordinates42.0494900, -84.5099500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-84.509886, 42.049511)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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 Moscow and Flint. The current time is 05:26:39.

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.