Road Trips from Flint, MI
Flint sets you up for drives that are mostly under three hours, perfect for a day trip or a quick overnight. The options lean towards flatter terrain, with many routes offering access to parks. If you're looking for a short, easy drive with a good score, there are several destinations within a 1.5-hour radius. For a longer haul, you can head further north or west into Michigan, hitting more highway miles.
Total Routes
113
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
67
Under 2 hours
60 total in this range
Armada, MI
1h 9m55.1 mi one way
Fraser, MI
1h 12m59.6 mi one way
Erie, MI
1h 56m100.1 mi one way
Utica, MI
59m51.7 mi one way
Waterloo, MI
1h 30m70.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
26 total in this range
New Buffalo, MI
3h 40m204.3 mi one way
Fair Plain, MI
3h 13m177.9 mi one way
Charlevoix, MI
3h 55m209.2 mi one way
Schoolcraft, MI
2h 32m141.3 mi one way
Solon, MI
3h 55m192.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
21 total in this range
Harvey, MI
7h 6m386 mi one way
For the longest excursion, Harvey is 386 miles away, a 7.1-hour drive mostly on the highway with a drive score of 9. This route does not list parks, making it a more direct, long-distance option.
Ishpeming, MI
7h 32m403.1 mi one way
Trowbridge Park, MI
7h 17m392.7 mi one way
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
4h 51m280.8 mi one way
This extensive 280.8-mile journey to Sault Ste. Marie takes 4.9 hours, primarily on the highway with a drive score of 8. Parks are available along the way, making it a substantial trip for those wanting to cover more ground.
Pickford, MI
4h 52m268.2 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
6 total in this range
Republic, MI
8h 1m424.3 mi one way
Atlantic Mine, MI
9h 29m490.9 mi one way
Superior, MI
9h 25m488.7 mi one way
Stambaugh, Iron River, MI
8h 46m457.1 mi one way
Watersmeet, MI
9h 19m486.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
New Buffalo, MI
3h 40m204.3 mi one way
Fair Plain, MI
3h 13m177.9 mi one way
Harvey, MI
7h 6m386 mi one way
Charlevoix, MI
3h 55m209.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions on the mostly flat terrain, with parks becoming accessible as the weather improves.
Summer
Summer is ideal for exploring parks along these routes, with the longer daylight hours supporting the longer drives.
Fall
Fall foliage can be enjoyed on the mixed and highway drives, particularly on the longer routes heading north or west.
Winter
Winter driving may be affected by weather, but the shorter, highway-focused routes remain viable options.
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