How far is Bronson, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Bronson, MI to Flint, MI is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.07 mi
02h 11m
Flight
110.06 mi
177.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.06 mi
Kilometers
177.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.07 mi
Kilometers
220.6 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bronson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bronson
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bronson
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 Bronson
68.5 mi
01h 05m
To Flint
68.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Matteson Street

    11 m · 4 sec · South Matteson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chicago Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Chicago Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · West Chicago Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    41.3 mi · 44 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 Bronson 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
66.1 mi · 48%
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 41%
West Chicago Road
9.28 mi · 7%
West Chicago Street
3.1 mi · 2%
East Chicago Street
1.01 mi · 1%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
01h 05m from Bronson
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bronson and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bronson to Flint?

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 68.5 miles from Bronson and 68.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bronson and Sunny 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 Bronson and Flint. Straight-line distance: 110.06 mi (177.12 km).

Bronson

#1 Bronson

Town in Levy County, Florida

Population1,334
Coordinates41.8722700, -85.1947000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Matteson Street (-85.194696, 41.87227)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.31 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.62 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bronson and Flint. The current time is 22:28:29.

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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.