If you are planning to travel from Blissfield to Flint, you are looking at a straightforward 100.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within the Midwest without requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel to complete the trek. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a reliable and efficient option for getting between these Michigan hubs. Since the entire trip takes place within the same state, you will find the navigation consistent and easy to follow.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Blissfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 23
86.3 mi
1h 32m
East Adrian Street
9.5 mi
13m
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi
2m
West Fifth Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
<1m
US 223
0.2 mi
<1m
Harrison Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Court Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on US 223
9.5 mi·13 min·East Adrian Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 223
257 ft·3 sec·US 223
3
Continue on US 223
0.1 mi·11 sec·US 223
4
Enter roundabout
347 ft·4 sec
5
Continue
0.4 mi·47 sec
6
Merge onto US 23
39 mi·41 min·US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
47 mi·50 min·US 23
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, FlintUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port HuronUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
11
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi·2 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi·36 sec·South Grand Traverse Street
14
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi·48 sec·West Fifth Street
15
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft·20 sec·Harrison Street
16
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft·9 sec·East Court Street
17
Turn left
68 ft·6 sec
18
Turn right
93 ft·6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the route features a long, uninterrupted 86.3-mile segment on US 23, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Blissfield to avoid unnecessary stops. You won't need to plan for any scheduled breaks given the moderate duration, but keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the highway is wise. Since the trip is direct and efficient, consider leaving during off-peak hours to ensure you maintain your estimated 1 hour and 54 minute travel time. Enjoy the straightforward nature of this drive, as the lack of required stops gives you total control over your arrival time in 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 50.2 miles from Blissfield, MI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 57m 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 32m
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 Blissfield, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blissfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Blissfield, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 86.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 49.2 and 99.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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49.2 mi into trip|~56m in|US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
7
96.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
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 I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
7
96.6 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
6
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
7
99.5 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.71 one way
$31.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.25
$34.50
premium
$4.89
$19.34
$38.68
diesel
$5.61
$22.19
$44.38
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: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.55
$4.82
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.79
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.07
$6.43
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Blissfield, MI
Late night
in Blissfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Flint, MI
Late night
in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of your time spent on major roads. You will navigate via East Adrian Street before transitioning onto US 23, which serves as the backbone of your journey for a significant 86.3-mile stretch. The final leg of your travel utilizes the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway to bring you into Flint. Because the vast majority of the route is dedicated to high-speed transit, you should expect a steady, consistent pace rather than technical turns or slow local roads. It is a functional, efficient path designed for those who prioritize speed and directness over meandering backroads.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.3 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and East Adrian Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.2 miles in near US 23.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 49.2 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Flint is an industrial city an hour northwest of Detroit in Michigan. It was the home of many General Motors factories, including the Buick World Headquarters, Flint has fallen on hard times over the past 30 years due to the decline of the American automotive industry. Despite these misfortunes, the city has an outsized history, including decisive roles in the growth of the American labor movement and community schooling and evident in a host of extensive and well-endowed cultural institutions. Flint has seen a dramatic reduction in crime while simultaneously enjoying a revitalizing Downtown and growing colleges and universities are found within the city's limits.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.3 miles on US 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 49.2 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
