Origin
Canton, MI
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, 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 17m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MI
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Trip Overview
Canton, MI to Flint, MI is 65.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via US 23 and M 14, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on well-traveled highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 47.2 mi | 50m |
| Ford Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| M 14 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| M-153 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Canton Center Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 47.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Eddington Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Eddington Circle
2
At end of road, turn straight onto Cherry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
3
Turn right onto North Canton Center Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Canton Center Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto M 153
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Ford Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 153
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
M-153
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto M 14
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
M 14
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use 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, Downtown
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Canton, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 64.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
M 153 / Ford Road
Turn left onto M 153 / Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
7
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$10.22 one way
$20.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.59 | $25.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
33 mi in
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
1 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 17m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the route utilizing major roads like US 23 and M 14. Expect primarily faster speeds and less direct interaction with local towns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.2 miles on US 23, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While not overtly scenic, the drive provides a clear and direct path, minimizing distractions.
75% 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: 47.2 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Ford Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near M 153 / Ford Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.3 miles (M 153 / Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Canton, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
Port Huron
61.3 mi in
|
~1h 10m
About the Cities
Starting in Canton, MI
Full guide →Canton is a township of almost 100,000 people (2020) in Wayne County in the state of 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 65.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 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 1.3 miles (M 153 / Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 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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