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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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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.
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Start on Main Street
3006 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Kimball Drive
2.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn straight onto 24th Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 24th Avenue
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Continue on Pine Grove Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pine Grove Connector
1761 ft · 25 sec · Pine Grove Connector
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Take the exit straight toward I 69 West, I 94 West
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Flint, Lansing
63.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1792 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Saginaw Street
1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto East Fifth Street
121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Capac.
Lapeer station
Port Huron
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Flint. Straight-line distance: 60.93 mi (98.06 km).
#1 Lexington
Village in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,118 |
| Coordinates | 43.2680800, -82.5307600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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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