Comins to Flint is 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m via I 75 and North M-33, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B. With a single recommended stop and a short duration, this is a good option for a quick day trip or a connection to another longer journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.1 miles from Comins, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
76.3 mi
1h 19m
North M-33
17.6 mi
24m
UAW Freeway
10 mi
10m
South Mount Tom Road
9.4 mi
12m
East Miller Road
8.2 mi
11m
Mio Road
5.7 mi
7m
North Abbe Road
5.6 mi
6m
Brock Road
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 76.3 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Comins, MI and Flint, MI.
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Start on M 33
5.6 mi·6 min·North Abbe Road
2
Turn right onto M 33; M 72
8.2 mi·11 min·East Miller Road
3
Continue on M 33; M 72
1.1 mi·2 min·North Morenci Avenue
4
Continue on M 33
9.4 mi·12 min·South Mount Tom Road
5
Continue on M 33
5.7 mi·7 min·Mio Road
6
Continue on M 33
0.5 mi·1 min·North Williams Street
7
Continue on M 33
0.5 mi·1 min·South Bennett Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on M 33
18 mi·24 min·North M-33
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on M 33
1.4 mi·1 min·Brock Road
10
Continue on M 33
0.9 mi·1 min·Alger Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 75 South
12
Merge onto I 75
76 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 75
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi·10 min·UAW Freeway
Exit 125Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 7Toward M 21
15
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi·34 sec·Chavez Drive
16
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi·31 sec·East Court Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left
68 ft·6 sec
18
Turn right
93 ft·6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this drive is under three hours, you can easily complete it in one day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight for the 138.3-mile trip, and you'll have flexibility for stops. The estimated fuel cost is $22, so plan accordingly. While only one stop is suggested, consider breaking up the 76.3-mile stretch on I 75 for a quick stretch or to grab a snack. Keep an eye on traffic as you get closer to the Flint area, especially if traveling during peak commuter hours.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from Comins, MI, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.3 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Comins, 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 Comins, MI
This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Comins, 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 76.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 50.9 and 138.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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50.9 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South
6
127.6 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|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
137.5 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
138 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
138.3 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.62 one way
$43.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.74
$47.48
premium
$4.89
$26.61
$53.23
diesel
$5.61
$30.53
$61.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.10
$5.53
EV Truck/SUV
55.3
0
$19.36
$8.85
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 20, 2026
Origin
Comins, MI
Morning
in Comins on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Worth, MI
69 mi in
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
6 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
2h 43m 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?
You'll be on highways for about 62% of this 138.3-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on I 75 covers 76.3 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads, including North M-33 and UAW Freeway. Expect to notice frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach Flint.
62% 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: 76.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North M-33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 50.9 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 127.6 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 137.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
The longest stretch is about 76.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 127.6 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 137.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, MI before heading back.
