Dayton to Flint: Road Trip Guide & Distance

226.3 miles 364.2 km · straight line
282.9 miles estimated 455.3 km · driving distance
5h 41min estimated drive time
$27 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
6° N bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Flint?

The distance from Dayton to Flint is 226.3 miles (364.2 km) as the crow flies. Flint is located N of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 282.9 miles, taking about 5h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dayton 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 Dayton to Flint

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 41min $27 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 49min $23–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 24min $34–$99* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 75 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 110 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients