How far is Flint, MI from Bingham, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Bingham, MI is about 202 miles (325.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.98 mi
04h 00m
Flight
162.3 mi
261.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.3 mi
Kilometers
261.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.98 mi
Kilometers
325.06 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bingham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Bingham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Branch
MI

City Michigan

From Flint
100.9 mi
02h 00m
To Bingham
101 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    27.2 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on M-72 West

    7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West

  16. 16

    Continue on East M 72

    7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72

    36 m · 2 sec · East M 72

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72

    27 m · 4 sec · East M 72

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East M 72

    1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US 31 North

    3.8 mi · 6 min · US 31 North

  22. 22

    Continue on Munson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Munson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Eighth Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Eighth Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Union Street

    2323 ft · 57 sec · South Union Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Grandview Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Grandview Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on South West Bay Shore Drive

    7.7 mi · 12 min · South West Bay Shore Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Bingham Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Bingham Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
138 mi · 68%
East M 72
8.41 mi · 4%
M-72 West
7.71 mi · 4%
South West Bay Shore Drive
7.7 mi · 4%
US 31 North
3.85 mi · 2%
East Eighth Street
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
162.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Branch
02h 00m from Flint
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202 miles (325.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 100.9 miles from Flint and 101 miles from Bingham.

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 39.7 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Bingham.

Stop Ideas Near West Branch

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

56 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

80 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Manton, Michigan

92 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

93 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Bingham. Straight-line distance: 162.3 mi (261.19 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Bingham

#2 Bingham

Township in Leelanau County, Michigan

Population2,960
Coordinates44.8758300, -85.6742500
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Bingham (-85.67425, 44.87583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
26.98 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.77
14.26 gal · 53.96 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.89 $53.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.32 $60.65
Premium $4.65 $33.18 $66.37
Diesel $5.30 $37.82 $75.64

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 Flint and Bingham. The current time is 03:59:52.

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.