How far is Bangor, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Bangor, MI to Flint, MI is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Flint.
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Start on Charles Street
22 m · 10 sec · Charles Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
101 m · 17 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
1 km · 56 sec · West Monroe Street
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Continue on State Highway 43
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Turn right onto County Road 215
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 215
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Continue on Bangor Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Bangor Road
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Turn right onto North Paw Paw Street
1944 ft · 1 min · North Paw Paw Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
2995 ft · 1 min · East Saint Joseph Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Arrow Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Red Arrow Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 671
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 671
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Turn straight onto 43rd Street
88 m · 5 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on M-51
117 m · 6 sec · M-51
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 East: Detroit
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
2027 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
56.6 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bangor and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
56.6 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bangor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Flint?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Bangor and 78.5 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bangor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Olivet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olivet.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Flint. Straight-line distance: 132.38 mi (213.05 km).
#1 Bangor
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,087 |
| Coordinates | 42.3125400, -86.1130800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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