How far is Lexington, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Lexington, MI to Flint, MI is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
77.78 mi
01h 22m
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
77.78 mi
Kilometers
125.18 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, Apr 14, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-14T20:45
Arrive Flint
Tue, Apr 14, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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 Lexington
43.1 mi
00h 41m
To Flint
34.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3006 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Kimball Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeshore Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 24th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Pine Grove Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Pine Grove Connector

    1761 ft · 25 sec · Pine Grove Connector

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 West, I 94 West

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Flint, Lansing

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69
63.4 mi · 82%
Lakeshore Road
12 mi · 15%
Kimball Drive
2.88 mi · 4%
I 69 West
2.65 mi · 3%
24th Avenue
2.48 mi · 3%
Pine Grove Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69

Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Flint, Lansing

63.4 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capac
00h 41m from Lexington
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 43.1 miles from Lexington and 34.7 miles from Flint.

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 16.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lexington and Flint. Straight-line distance: 60.93 mi (98.06 km).

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#1 Lexington

Village in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States

Population1,118
Coordinates43.2680800, -82.5307600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.53097, 43.268074)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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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There is no time difference between Lexington and Flint. The current time is 20:45:04.

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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.