How far is Hopkins, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Hopkins, MI to Flint, MI is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.17 mi
01h 58m
Flight
108.43 mi
174.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.43 mi
Kilometers
174.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.17 mi
Kilometers
214.32 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Nov 8, 6:34 AM EST
Return by in Hopkins
Sun, Nov 8, 8:33 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkins
2026-11-08T04:36
Arrive Flint
Sun, Nov 8, 6:34 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkins
9:30 PM EST
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Hopkins
66.5 mi
00h 59m
To Flint
66.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1145 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 128th Avenue

    4.9 mi · 7 min · 128th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 12th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 12th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 129th Avenue

    143 m · 11 sec · 129th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US-131 NORTH: Grand Rapids

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6: 68th Street, Lansing, Holland

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 6: Lansing, Holland

    2153 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Paul B. Henry Freeway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 43%
I-96 East
43 mi · 32%
US-131 NORTH
14.3 mi · 11%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
10.3 mi · 8%
128th Avenue
4.87 mi · 4%
M 6 East
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
00h 59m from Hopkins
Leave By
2:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkins and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 66.5 miles from Hopkins and 66.7 miles from Flint.

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 24.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkins and Flint. Straight-line distance: 108.43 mi (174.5 km).

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#1 Hopkins

Human settlement in Allegan County, Michigan, United States of America

Population605
Coordinates42.6236400, -85.7603000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.7603, 42.624011)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.17
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $20.08 $40.17
Mid-grade $4.96 $23.33 $46.66
Premium $5.56 $26.12 $52.25
Diesel $6.58 $30.93 $61.85

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkins and Flint. The current time is 04:36:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.