Columbus, Ohio to Flint: Road Trip Guide & Distance

213.8 miles 344.1 km · straight line
248.4 miles actual route 399.7 km · driving distance
4h 45min estimated drive time
$24 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Flint?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Flint is 213.8 miles (344.1 km) as the crow flies. Flint is located N of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 248.4 miles, taking about 4h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Flint in Michigan.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Flint. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Flint

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 45min $24 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 42min $20–$37* Budget
Train ~4h 31min $30–$87* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Flint

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 71 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 116.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM