How far is Washington, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Washington, MI to Flint, MI is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.89 mi
00h 59m
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
55.89 mi
Kilometers
89.94 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-15T10:18
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Washington
25.3 mi
00h 29m
To Flint
30.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Road

    11 m · 3 sec · West Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Van Dyke Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 26 Mile Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 26 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1736 ft · 47 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dequindre Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dequindre Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Runyon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Runyon Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road

    57 m · 4 sec · East Tienken Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    3156 ft · 1 min · East Tienken Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Tienken Road

    41 m · 5 sec · East Tienken Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Tienken Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Tienken Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Tienken Road

    44 m · 3 sec · West Tienken Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Tienken Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Tienken Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Adams Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Adams Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dutton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Brown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Brown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brown Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    628 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Joslyn Road

    1125 ft · 28 sec · Joslyn Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
27.6 mi · 49%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 12%
26 Mile Road
2.87 mi · 5%
Dutton Road
2.4 mi · 4%
East Tienken Road
2.21 mi · 4%
Brown Road
2.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 29m from Washington
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington 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 Washington to Flint?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Washington and 30.6 miles from Flint.

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 17.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 Washington

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

Population28,846
Coordinates42.7244800, -83.0360400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Road (-83.036041, 42.724511)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 Washington and Flint. The current time is 10:18:43.

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.