Cedar Rapids to Flint: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411 miles 661.4 km · straight line
493.2 miles estimated 793.7 km · driving distance
9h 55min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Flint?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Flint is 411 miles (661.4 km) as the crow flies. Flint is located ENE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.2 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Flint in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and Flint. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cedar Rapids to Flint

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 55min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 54min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 25min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Flint

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients