How far is Bethel, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Bethel, MI to Flint, MI is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
135.1 mi
02h 05m
Flight
107.89 mi
173.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.89 mi
Kilometers
173.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.1 mi
Kilometers
217.42 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 4:35 PM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Thu, Apr 16, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-16T14:29
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 4:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
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
Potterville
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Bethel
67.5 mi
01h 02m
To Flint
67.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Bethel and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Block Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Block Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Central Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · East Central Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Angola Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Angola Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fenn Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Fenn Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenn Road
69.9 mi · 52%
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 42%
East Central Road
2.76 mi · 2%
Block Road
2.71 mi · 2%
South Angola Road
2.16 mi · 2%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Fenn Road

Merge slight left

68.6 mi · 01h 14m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
01h 02m from Bethel
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel 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 Bethel to Flint?

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Bethel and 67.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Potterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potterville, 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 Potterville.

RAIL

East Lansing station

22 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

42 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

50 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Flint. Straight-line distance: 107.89 mi (173.64 km).

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#1 Bethel

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,423
Coordinates41.8328300, -85.0735800
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Block Road (-85.073518, 41.832818)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.05 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.54 gal · 36.1 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.29 $40.57
Premium $4.65 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.30 $25.30 $50.60

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 Bethel and Flint. The current time is 14:29:26.

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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.