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Trip from Belding, 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 59m

Distance

102 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Belding, MI, MI

Belding, MI

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Trip Overview

This 102-mile drive from Belding, MI to Flint, MI takes approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes, making it a convenient day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-69 and I-96, with a portion on Belding Road, offering a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this trip is budget-friendly for a single day of travel. The highway-focused profile suggests a generally efficient drive, perfect for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours. Given the short duration and manageable distance, no overnight stops are necessary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51 miles from Belding, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 54.8 mi 56m
I 96 21.2 mi 22m
Belding Road 7.2 mi 9m
South State Road 6.6 mi 10m
North State Road 5.5 mi 7m
North Dexter Street 1 mi 2m
East State Street 0.8 mi 1m
South Bridge Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 54.8 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belding, MI and Flint, MI.

1

Start on West Main Street

49 ft · 4 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Bridge Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Bridge Street
3

Turn left onto M 44

0.8 mi · 1 min · East State Street
4

Continue on M 44

7.2 mi · 9 min · Belding Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto M 66

5.5 mi · 7 min · North State Road
6

Continue on M 66

0.4 mi · 58 sec · North State Street
7

Turn left onto M 21

0.2 mi · 40 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
8

Turn right onto M 66

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Dexter Street
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on M 66

6.6 mi · 10 min · South State Road
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 96 East: Lansing
11

Merge onto I 96

21 mi · 22 min · I 96
12

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
13

Merge onto I 69

55 mi · 56 min · I 69
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
16

Turn right onto M 21

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
17

Turn left onto Harrison Street

382 ft · 20 sec · Harrison Street
18

Turn left onto M 21

235 ft · 9 sec · East Court Street
19

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
20

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 59 minute duration, departing Belding in the morning allows ample time to reach Flint with flexibility. The estimated $16 fuel cost is straightforward, but it's always wise to check your fuel levels before starting, especially before the 54.8-mile stretch on I-69. Since this is a relatively short trip with no planned stops, you can be spontaneous with any brief breaks you might need. Keep an eye out for transitions between I-96 and I-69 as you navigate towards Flint.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Belding, MI, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Belding, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Belding, MI

This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Belding, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 54.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Edgemont Park, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edgemont Park, MI

51 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

Ionia, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edgemont Park, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51 miles from Belding, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Sozo Coffee Roasting

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ionia, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 14.6

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16165270100

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Swartz Creek, Michigan

1.2 mi

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Michigan

2.5 mi

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 80.2

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Sozo Coffee Roasting

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 14.6

Ionia, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16165270100

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.7

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.2

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Moka & Co

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.3

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15176790533

Visit website

Foster Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.3

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15176790303

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.3

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15176577034

Visit website

Poindexter Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 58.3

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+15173480900

Visit website

Château Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.3

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15172537905

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 102

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 102

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 94.7

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 43.7

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 58.3

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.7 and 102 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | M 66 / North Dexter Street

Turn right onto M 66 / North Dexter Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
43.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward I 69 East: Flint

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
7
101.1 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
5
101.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | South Grand Traverse Street

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

Navigation decision point

5
102 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.95 one way

$31.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.51 $35.02
premium $4.89 $19.63 $39.26
diesel $5.61 $22.52 $45.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08
EV Truck/SUV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Belding, MI

Late night in Belding on Sunday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 1:53PM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Sunday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

22 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 59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 74% of the journey on interstates like I-69 and I-96. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.8 miles on I-69, allowing for sustained cruising. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of Belding Road offers a slight variation before rejoining the faster routes. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency and ease of navigation, with minimal complexities.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 96. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in near M 66 / North Dexter Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles (M 66 / North Dexter Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 101.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 102 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.8 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 14.7 miles (M 66 / North Dexter Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 101.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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