If you are planning a quick getaway within Michigan, the 91.5-mile journey from Flint to Brooklyn is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 54 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $14 for fuel to cover the distance. The route primarily utilizes US 23 and I-94 to navigate through the Midwest landscape. It is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that gets you from point A to point B efficiently, allowing you to maximize your time once you arrive at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.8 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 23
45.4 mi
48m
I 94
11.4 mi
12m
US 23 BUS
5.2 mi
5m
Sharon Hollow Road
3.8 mi
5m
Horning Road
3.7 mi
9m
M-52
3.7 mi
5m
Pleasant Lake Road
3.3 mi
4m
Chelsea Manchester Road
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 45.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Brooklyn, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
0.3 mi·47 sec·East Court Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Grand Traverse Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi·2 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 133Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
2.1 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
45 mi·48 min·US 23
Toward US 23: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
5.2 mi·5 min·US 23 BUS
Exit 45Toward M 14 West: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 94
11 mi·12 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward M 52: Chelsea, Manchester
13
Turn right onto M 52
3.3 mi·4 min·Chelsea Manchester Road
14
Continue on M 52
0.4 mi·35 sec·Manchester Road
15
Continue on M 52
3.7 mi·5 min·M-52
16
Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road
3.3 mi·4 min·Pleasant Lake Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on Sharon Hollow Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Sharon Hollow Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road
323 ft·6 sec·Sharon Valley Road
19
Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
2.8 mi·3 min·Sharon Hollow Road
20
Turn slight right onto Herman Road
2.5 mi·3 min·Herman Road
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Horning Road
3.7 mi·9 min·Horning Road
22
Continue on Case Road
2.1 mi·5 min·Case Road
23
Continue on Mill Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Mill Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto M 50
0.3 mi·33 sec·North Main Street
25
Turn sharp right onto Chicago Street
101 ft·2 sec·Chicago Street
26
Arrive at destination
Chicago Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 91.5-mile trek without needing to schedule formal stops for rest or refueling, provided you start with a full tank. Keep an eye on traffic patterns when transitioning between US 23 and I-94, as these major junctions can occasionally see congestion. Because the fuel cost is a modest $14, you won't need to stress about budgeting for multiple fill-ups along the way. Use the shorter duration to your advantage by leaving early in the day to beat peak traffic and make the most of your time in Brooklyn.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.8 miles from Flint, MI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 45.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0 mi into trip|~0m in|M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
6
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
7
6 mi into trip|~8m in|US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
51.4 mi into trip|~57m in|US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.30 one way
$28.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.71
$31.41
premium
$4.89
$17.61
$35.22
diesel
$5.61
$20.20
$40.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.5
0
$9.61
$4.39
Efficient EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
EV Truck/SUV
36.6
0
$12.81
$5.86
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Late night
in Flint on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SE 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:33AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:09AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Brooklyn, MI
Late night
in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is defined by its reliance on major thoroughfares, with approximately 72% of the trip spent on highways. You will settle into a consistent rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 45.4 miles on US 23. While the route is heavy on interstate travel, you will transition through different road types as you exit the highway system to reach Brooklyn via US 23 BUS. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that favors speed and reliability over winding, technical backroads. Prepare for a steady, highway-focused experience that remains predictable from start to finish.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.4 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.5 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Flint, MI and Brooklyn, MI, road signs point toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor, M 52: Chelsea and Manchester.
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
51.4 mi in|~57m|via US 23 BUS
M 52: Chelsea
67.9 mi in|~1h 15m
Manchester
67.9 mi in|~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.4 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 Brooklyn, 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brooklyn, MI before heading back.
