How far is Flint, MI from Farmington, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Farmington, MI is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
58.37 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.03 mi
66.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.03 mi
Kilometers
66.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.37 mi
Kilometers
93.93 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-18T02:26
Arrive Farmington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Flint
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To Farmington
29.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    3048 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    1.1 km · 44 sec · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 5 East: Grand River Avenue

    2384 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road, 9 Mile Road

    871 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 9 Mile Road

    77 m · 13 sec · 9 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    1 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
30.9 mi · 53%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 27%
M 5 East
4.15 mi · 7%
I 75 South
2.71 mi · 5%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 4%
Farmington Road
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

30.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 33m from Flint
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Flint and 29.2 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 41.03 mi (66.03 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Farmington

City in Michigan, United States

Population10,395
Coordinates42.4644800, -83.3763200
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Farmington (-83.37632, 42.46448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Farmington. The current time is 02:26:45.

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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.