How far is Tompkins, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Tompkins, MI to Flint, MI is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tompkins and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tompkins and Flint.
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Start on Tompkins Road
12 m · 7 sec · Tompkins Road
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Turn left onto Woodard Road
1164 ft · 33 sec · Woodard Road
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Turn left onto Maple Lane Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Maple Lane Road
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Turn left onto Dixon Road
1 mi · 2 min · Dixon Road
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Turn right onto Wood Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wood Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2080 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Rives Eaton Road
3245 ft · 1 min · Rives Eaton Road
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Turn left onto West Berry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Berry Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Lansing
1655 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
1084 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Homer Street
81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street
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Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Saginaw Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
41.3 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West 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 Tompkins 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.
Saginaw Highway
Keep slight right
41.3 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tompkins and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tompkins to Flint?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 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?
Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Tompkins and 43.1 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tompkins and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Haslett
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 Haslett.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tompkins and Flint. Straight-line distance: 61.91 mi (99.64 km).
#1 Tompkins
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 2,672 |
| Coordinates | 42.3730900, -84.5416400 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
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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