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Trip from Campbell, MI to Flint, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 46m
Distance
367.7 mi
592 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 35m
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6 AM
6h 47m
8 AM
7h 10m
10 AM
6h 55m
12 PM
6h 52m
3 PM
6h 56m
5 PM
7h 9m
8 PM
6h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Campbell, MI
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Flint, MI
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Trip Overview
Campbell to Flint is 367.7 miles and takes about 6h 46m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. Given its mostly highway profile, you can expect a straightforward drive. Plan for one primary stop, and with 97% highway travel, it's a route designed for efficient transit. It's a solid option if you need to cover ground between these two points without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.8 miles from Campbell, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 218.3 mi | 3h 44m |
| US 2 | 125.6 mi | 2h 27m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| Perkins 30.5 Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| M 35 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| US 41 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Old M-35 Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| East Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 218.3 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,426 veh/hr typical · worst 2,474
Quietest
2 AM
~59 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbell, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Old M-35 Road
1.3 mi
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5 min
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Old M-35 Road
2
Turn left onto M Road
185 ft
·
9 sec
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M Road
3
Turn right onto M 35
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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M 35
4
Turn straight onto 428
5.2 mi
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7 min
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Perkins 30.5 Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 41
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 41
6
Turn left onto US 2
126 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
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US 2
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
8
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
12
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Chavez Drive
13
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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East Court Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 7 hours, this drive can comfortably be completed in a single day. Leaving early in the morning, around 8:00 AM, would allow you to arrive in Flint with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a major exit is 218.3 miles on I 75, so ensure your fuel tank is adequately full before embarking on that segment. While there's only one recommended stop, plan for additional brief breaks as needed to stay alert. The estimated fuel cost is $57, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.8 miles from Campbell, MI, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.3 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 81 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.8 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 43m
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 Campbell, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Campbell, MI
This is one driving day of about 367.7 miles and 6h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Campbell, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 218.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.8 miles from Campbell, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Naubinway Rest Area
0 mi from route
Alger Rest Area 625
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Rest Area
0 mi from route
Dodge Road Rest Area 631
0.1 mi from route
Garden Corners Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Clio Rest Area 612
0.1 mi from route
Linwood Rest Area 626
0.1 mi from route
Gaylord Rest Area 405
0.1 mi from route
Hebron Rest Area 408
0.1 mi from route
Mackinaw City Welcome Center 409
0.1 mi from route
Topinabee Rest Area 407
0.1 mi from route
Vanderbilt Rest Area 406
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Hartwick Pines Rest Area 404
0.1 mi from route
Nine Mile Hill Rest Area 434
0.1 mi from route
Saint Ignace Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Bay City Rest Area 605
0.2 mi from route
M-81 Express Stop
0.2 mi from route
West Branch Rest Area 433
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Grayling Rest Area 403
0.3 mi from route
Saint Ignace Rest Area
1.8 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 367.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 41
At end of road, turn right onto US 41
Navigation decision point
6
232.8 mi into trip
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~4h 27m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
6
356.9 mi into trip
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~6h 34m in
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I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
366.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 44m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
367.4 mi into trip
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~6h 45m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.30 one way
$108.60 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $59.95 | $119.89 |
| premium | $4.72 | $68.27 | $136.54 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $69.43 | $138.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.3 | 1 | $38.61 | $17.65 |
| Efficient EV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.17 | $14.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.1 | 1 | $51.48 | $23.53 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Campbell, MI
Afternoon in Campbell on Sunday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Smoke
0 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Sunday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Smoke
SSE 2 mph
0% chance
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 46m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 97% of this 367.7-mile trip, primarily on I 75. The longest continuous stretch on these main roads is 218.3 miles, also on I 75. Expect a mostly highway experience until you get closer to Flint, where the UAW Freeway will transition you toward your destination. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits for services and potential traffic merging.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 218.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near US 41.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 232.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356.9 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,380 ft
586 ft
Total Climb
1,170 ft
Total Descent
1,283 ft
Highest Point
1,380 ft
~262.6 mi in
Elevation Range
794 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Campbell, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
232.8 mi in
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~4h 27m
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via I 75
About the Cities
Arriving in Flint, MI
Full guide →Founded 1818
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.
Top landmarks
- • Flint Institute of Arts — art school and museum in Flint, Michigan
- • Capitol Theatre — movie theater and concert venue in Flint, Michigan, United States
- • Robert J. Whaley House — historic house museum in Flint, Michigan
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 46m. Total distance: 367.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 218.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 30 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 232.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356.9 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Flint, MI before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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