Origin
Charlotte, MI
Late night in Charlotte on Sunday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, 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 22m
Distance
76.6 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, MI
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Trip Overview
This 76.6-mile drive from Charlotte, MI to Flint, MI is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stops and fitting comfortably within a single day. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, making it an economical choice for travel within the Midwest. This route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path between these two Michigan cities. You'll spend most of your time on I-69 and related business loops, so expect a consistent driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 56.6 mi | 58m |
| BL I 69 | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| Lansing Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Lawrence Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lansing Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 56.6 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on I 69 BL; M 50
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Cochran Avenue
2
Turn right onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Lawrence Avenue
3
Continue on I 69 BL
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lansing Street
4
Continue on I 69 BL
483 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lansing Road
5
Take the ramp onto BL I 69
18 mi
·
19 min
·
BL I 69
Toward I 69 North: Lansing
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
57 mi
·
58 min
·
I 69
Exit 91
Toward I 69 East: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
9
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
10
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
11
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
12
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Charlotte, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 69 BL / East Lawrence Avenue
Turn right onto I 69 BL / East Lawrence Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
19 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 East: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward I 69 East: Flint
7
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
75.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
5
76.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.98 one way
$23.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.74 | $29.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.72 | $4.90 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph
84% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:27AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:27AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
24 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
1h 22m 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 97% of this trip, primarily utilizing I-69. The road offers a consistent experience with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 56.6 miles on I-69. You'll also navigate sections of Lansing Street and BL I-69, which are well-integrated into the main highway system. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing complex turns and prioritizing speed and directness between Charlotte and Flint.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and BL I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 69 BL / East Lawrence Avenue.
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 22m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 69 BL / East Lawrence Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.6 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 22m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.6 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: near the start (I 69 BL / East Lawrence Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.6 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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