How far is Flint, MI from Hopkins, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Hopkins, MI is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Hopkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Hopkins.
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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
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1428 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kalamazoo Avenue
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Kalamazoo Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 84th Street Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · 84th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
759 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 179, A-42: Bradley, Hopkins
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on A-42: Hopkins
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto 129th Avenue
51 m · 9 sec · 129th Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto 128th Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · 128th Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1145 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Hopkins.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Hopkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Hopkins?
The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Flint and 66.4 miles from Hopkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Hopkins.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
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 Eagle.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Hopkins. Straight-line distance: 108.43 mi (174.5 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopkins
Human settlement in Allegan County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 605 |
| Coordinates | 42.6236400, -85.7603000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopkins (-85.7603, 42.62364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $26.01 | $52.02 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $30.79 | $61.59 |
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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