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Cities Near Flint

Cities near Flint, Michigan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Waterford, West Bloomfield Township, Rochester Hills. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Flint, Michigan is Waterford, about 26 mi (42 km) away — roughly 50 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Waterford26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
West Bloomfield Township34 mi / 55 km1 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip
Rochester Hills37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Novi38 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
Southfield44 mi / 71 km1 hr 19 minDrive/railDay trip
Sterling Heights45 mi / 72 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
Livonia48 mi / 77 km1 hr 25 minDrive/railDay trip
Lansing48 mi / 77 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip
Canton50 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip
Ann Arbor51 mi / 82 km1 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Flint

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Waterford, West Bloomfield Township, Rochester Hills, Novi, Southfield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Flint include Waterford, West Bloomfield Township, Rochester Hills, Novi, Southfield. The closest is Waterford, about 26 miles (42 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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