How far is Bedford, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Bedford, MI to Flint, MI is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.15 mi
01h 49m
Flight
89.28 mi
143.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.15 mi
Kilometers
175.66 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Bedford
57.5 mi
00h 54m
To Flint
51.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Hutchinson Road

    10 m · 4 sec · Hutchinson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  3. 3

    Continue on Bedford Road North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bedford Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue West

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Michigan Avenue West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 52%
I 69 North
40.7 mi · 37%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 5%
I 94 East
3.88 mi · 4%
State Highway 37
2.88 mi · 3%
Michigan Avenue West
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 54m from Bedford
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford 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 Bedford to Flint?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Bedford and 51.6 miles from Flint.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Flint. Straight-line distance: 89.28 mi (143.68 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population32,199
Coordinates42.3953200, -85.2322200
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson Road (-85.232271, 42.395391)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.65 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $5.30 $20.42 $40.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Flint. The current time is 00:24:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.