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Trip from Crystal Falls, 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

6h 55m

Distance

440.9 mi

710 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 44m ★
6 AM
6h 56m
8 AM
7h 19m
10 AM
7h 4m
12 PM
7h 1m
3 PM
7h 5m
5 PM
7h 18m
8 PM
6h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Crystal Falls, MI, MI

Crystal Falls, MI

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Trip Overview

This 440.9-mile journey from Crystal Falls, MI to Flint, MI is estimated to take approximately 6 hours and 55 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you can plan to cover the entire distance without needing an overnight stop. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Superior Avenue, C Road, and 17th Road, with no highway driving, suggesting a more direct, turn-heavy local experience. Budget around $67 for fuel for this drive. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll be traversing familiar Midwestern landscapes throughout.

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

220.5 miles from Crystal Falls, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Superior Avenue — —
C Road — —
17th Road — —
G Road — —
18th Road — —
I Road — —
County 426 M — —
County Road 426 M — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Superior Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Falls, MI and Flint, MI.

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Start on North 5th Street

459 ft · 17 sec · North 5th Street
2

Turn left onto Superior Avenue

13 mi · 19 min · Superior Avenue
3

Turn right

6.0 mi · 6 min
4

Turn left

41 mi · 56 min
5

Turn left onto C Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · C Road
6

Turn right onto 17th Road

3.9 mi · 5 min · 17th Road
7

Continue on G Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · G Road
8

Continue on 18th Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · 18th Road
9

At the end of the road, turn left onto I Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · I Road
10

Continue on 18th Road

5.8 mi · 7 min · 18th Road
11

At the end of the road, turn right onto County 426 M.5 Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · County 426 M.5 Road
12

Continue on County Road 426 M.5 Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road
13

Turn right onto US-2/US-41/M-35

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US-2/US-41/M-35
14

Take the exit slight left toward US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North

187 ft · 6 sec · US 2 East, US 41 North, M 35 North
15

Merge slight right onto US-2/US-41/M-35

45 mi · 54 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
16

Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

88 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
17

Continue on US 2

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 2
18

Continue on US-2 West

0.5 mi · 46 sec · US-2 West
19

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
20

Merge slight left

94 mi · 1 hr 37 min
21

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 2 hr 7 min · I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
22

Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

10.0 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
23

Take the exit slight right toward M 21

0.2 mi · 32 sec · M 21
24

Continue on Chavez Drive

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
25

Turn right onto East Court Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Court Street
26

Turn left

69 ft · 7 sec
27

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec
28

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 6-hour and 55-minute drive, leaving in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Flint before evening. With a 0% highway share and a turn-heavy profile, plan for your one stop to be a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. The estimated fuel cost is $67, so ensure you have enough gas before heading out. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS, as the frequent turns on local roads can make it easy to miss a direction if you're not focused.

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 220.5 miles from Crystal Falls, MI, or about 3h 27m into the drive.

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 97 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 220.5 miles or 3h 27m 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 59m

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 Crystal Falls, 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 Crystal Falls, MI

This is one driving day of about 440.9 miles and 6h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Crystal Falls, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheboygan, MI

220 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

Flat Rock, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cheboygan, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 220.5 miles from Crystal Falls, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Logans' Place

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crystal Falls, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+19068756032

Visit website

Tasty Rex

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crystal Falls, Michigan

0.1 mi

Cedar Street Cafe LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manistique, Michigan

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Grind Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manistique, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 126

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19062861137

Visit website

Buddha Bean Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crystal Falls, Michigan

0.9 mi

Waters End Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gaylord, Michigan

1.8 mi

Logans' Place

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Crystal Falls, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+19068756032

Visit website

Tasty Rex

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Crystal Falls, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+19068759001

Visit website

Cedar Street Cafe LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126

Manistique, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19063412469

Upper Crust Cafe Bakery & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126

Manistique, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19063412253

Visit website

The Grind Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 126

Manistique, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19062861137

Visit website

Buddha Bean Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Crystal Falls, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19068742326

Visit website

Waters End Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 283.5

Gaylord, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

Visit website

Strait to the Roots

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 220.5

Mackinaw City, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12314366005

Visit website

Stone Mountain Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 346.5

West Branch, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19893453006

Visit website

Bigfoot Hideaway Motel & Gift Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Crystal Falls, Michigan

+19064648506

Visit website

Manistique Boardwalk

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 126

Manistique, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 440.9

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 440.9

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Dousman's Mill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 220.5

Mackinaw City, MI

+12314364100

Visit website

The Wacky Taxidermy and Miniatures Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 220.5

Mackinaw City, Michigan

+12312034333

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 440.9

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Metropolitan Hall

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.5

Felch, Michigan

Hours: 6–10 pm

+19062820083

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 220.5

Mackinaw City, Michigan

+12314364100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.93 one way

$137.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 154 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $75.68 $151.36
premium $4.89 $84.85 $169.69
diesel $5.61 $97.35 $194.69

Estimated Tolls: $4.00

Mackinac Bridge $4.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 154.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 132.3 1 $46.29 $21.16
Efficient EV 110.2 1 $38.58 $17.64
EV Truck/SUV 176.4 2 $61.73 $28.22

Gas CO2

154 kg

EV CO2

52 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Crystal Falls, MI

Night in Crystal Falls on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Night in Flint on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

11 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 55m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 440.9-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating through towns and along local roads for the full duration, rather than cruising on interstates. Without any significant highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted stretch of driving will likely be determined by the local road network itself. This type of route offers a more intimate connection with the landscape and communities you pass through, as opposed to a faster, high-speed transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Superior Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

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 55m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crystal Falls, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 55m. Total distance: 440.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect about $4.00 in tolls one way, starting with Mackinac Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crystal Falls, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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