How far is Bingham, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Bingham, MI to Flint, MI is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bingham and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bingham and Flint.
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Start on East Bingham Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi · 11 min · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Turn slight left onto South West Bay Shore Drive
29 m · 6 sec · South West Bay Shore Drive
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Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway
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Turn right onto North Union Street
2323 ft · 58 sec · North Union Street
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Turn left onto East Eighth Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Eighth Street
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Turn right onto Munson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Munson Avenue
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Continue on US 31 North
3.8 mi · 6 min · US 31 North
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Turn right onto East M 72
1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
35 m · 5 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
2295 ft · 36 sec · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
35 m · 1 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72
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Continue on M-72 West
7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West
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Continue on West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Turn right onto North Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street
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Turn left onto M-72 West
23.3 mi · 32 min · M-72 West
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North James Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North James Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 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 Bingham 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 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bingham and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bingham to Flint?
The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Bingham and 99.6 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bingham and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near West Branch
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 West Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bingham and Flint. Straight-line distance: 162.3 mi (261.19 km).
#1 Bingham
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 2,960 |
| Coordinates | 44.8758300, -85.6742500 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.55 | $75.10 |
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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