How far is Ross, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Ross, MI to Flint, MI is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
117.88 mi
01h 45m
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
117.88 mi
Kilometers
189.71 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Mon, May 4, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in Ross
Mon, May 4, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ross
2026-05-04T19:11
Arrive Flint
Mon, May 4, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ross
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 Ross
58.9 mi
00h 52m
To Flint
59 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 100th Street Southwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 100th Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    990 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6: 68th Street, Lansing, Holland

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on M 6: Lansing, Holland

    2153 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 49%
I-96 East
43 mi · 36%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
10.3 mi · 9%
US 131 North
3.63 mi · 3%
100th Street Southwest
1.38 mi · 1%
M 6 East
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
00h 52m from Ross
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ross and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 58.9 miles from Ross and 59 miles from Flint.

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 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ross and Flint. Straight-line distance: 102.82 mi (165.47 km).

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#1 Ross

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population4,975
Coordinates42.7825300, -85.6944700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: 100th Street Southwest (-85.694467, 42.782635)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Ross and Flint. The current time is 19:11:01.

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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.