How far is Flint, MI from Lexington, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Lexington, MI is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
86.81 mi
01h 34m
Flight
60.93 mi
98.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.93 mi
Kilometers
98.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.81 mi
Kilometers
139.7 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-14T22:18
Arrive Lexington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Capac
MI

City in St.

From Flint
43.3 mi
00h 47m
To Lexington
43.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 21 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saginaw Street

    1940 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 69 East: Canada

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 25: USA, Port Huron

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pine Grove Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    3006 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
62.9 mi · 72%
Lakeshore Road
12 mi · 14%
Kimball Drive
2.88 mi · 3%
24th Avenue
2.48 mi · 3%
Pine Grove Avenue
2.01 mi · 2%
I 94 East
1.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

62.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capac
00h 47m from Flint
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Flint and Light Rain Likely near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Capac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Flint and 43.5 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Flint and Light Rain Likely near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Capac

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Port Huron

40 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

52 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

56 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 60.93 mi (98.06 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lexington

Village in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States

Population1,118
Coordinates43.2680800, -82.5307600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Lexington (-82.53076, 43.26808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.65 $14.24 $28.48
Diesel $5.30 $16.23 $32.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Lexington. The current time is 22:18:41.

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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.