How far is Flint, MI from Bangor, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Bangor, MI is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Bangor.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lawrence
1398 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto 52nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 52nd Street
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Continue on South Paw Paw Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Paw Paw Street
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Turn left onto Bangor Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on County Road 215
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 215
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Turn left onto State Highway 43
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Continue on East Monroe Street
1 km · 1 min · East Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
101 m · 16 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Charles Street
22 m · 3 sec · Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Bangor.
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 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
56.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Bangor?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Flint and 82.5 miles from Bangor.
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 32.4 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bangor.
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 Flint and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 132.38 mi (213.05 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bangor
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,087 |
| Coordinates | 42.3125400, -86.1130800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bangor (-86.11308, 42.31254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.91 | $43.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
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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