Flint to Lansing, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48 miles 77.3 km · straight line
62.4 miles estimated 100.5 km · driving distance
1h 15min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Flint from Lansing, Michigan?

The distance from Flint to Lansing, Michigan is 48 miles (77.3 km) as the crow flies. Lansing, Michigan is located WSW of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62.4 miles, taking about 1h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Flint and Lansing, Michigan. 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 Flint to Lansing, Michigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 15min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 30min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Lansing, Michigan

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m elevation
Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 518.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients