Origin
Bingham Farms, MI
Afternoon in Bingham Farms on Sunday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bingham Farms, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bingham Farms, MI
A. G. Rosales
Trip Overview
Planning a quick trip from Bingham Farms to Flint? This straightforward 52.3-mile drive should take you about an hour, making it an easy one-day excursion. You'll primarily be on the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and UAW Freeway, with a portion on Telegraph Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at around $8, this route offers a practical way to travel within Michigan's Midwest region. It’s a simple, direct journey perfect for a day trip without needing an overnight stay, focusing on efficient travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Telegraph Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| BL I 75 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 34.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bingham Farms, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on West 13 Mile Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto US 24
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Telegraph Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS
450 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 24 BUS
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
BL I 75
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
10
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
11
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Bingham Farms, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 24 / Telegraph Road
Turn right onto US 24 / Telegraph Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 24 BUS / Franklin Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS / Franklin Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 24 BUS / West Square Lake Road
Turn right onto US 24 BUS / West Square Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
BL I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
45 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Sunday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.6 miles on the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, characterized by its highway profile. The transition between the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, UAW Freeway, and Telegraph Road is generally seamless, maintaining a predictable driving experience throughout.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.6 mi on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and UAW Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 24 / Telegraph Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (US 24 BUS / Franklin Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 24 BUS / West Square Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.6 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Flint, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (US 24 BUS / Franklin Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (US 24 BUS / West Square Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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