Flint to Camden is 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m via Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Michigan, making it a straightforward trip within the state. It's primarily a highway-focused experience, suggesting a less winding and more direct path. With a single recommended stop and a short duration, this route is well-suited for a same-day excursion. The relatively low fuel cost also makes it an economical choice for a quick 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
65.6 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
40.6 mi
41m
US 127
33.4 mi
35m
Moscow Road
11.4 mi
15m
East Chicago Road
9.5 mi
12m
North Edon Road
8 mi
10m
I 69 BL
6.8 mi
11m
M 60
6.1 mi
8m
South Edon Road
4.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 40.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Camden, MI.
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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
41 mi·41 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
6.8 mi·11 min·I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: East LansingUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi·36 sec·East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 127 South
10
Merge onto US 127
33 mi·35 min·US 127
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12
Merge onto I 94
1.8 mi·1 min·I 94
13
Take the exit onto M 60
6.1 mi·8 min·M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
14
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi·15 min·Moscow Road
15
Turn right onto US 12
9.5 mi·12 min·East Chicago Road
16
Continue on US 12; M 99
0.5 mi·37 sec·West Chicago Street
17
Continue on US 12
4.6 mi·6 min·West Chicago Road
18
Turn left onto M 49
8.0 mi·10 min·North Edon Road
19
Continue on M 49
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
20
Continue on M 49
4.9 mi·6 min·South Edon Road
21
Continue on M 49
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
22
Turn right onto West Bell Street
41 ft·1 sec·West Bell Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Bell Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 38m duration, this is easily a single-day trip, and you can afford to be flexible with your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the 131.2 miles; consider timing this stop around the halfway point or when you feel ready for a brief rest. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart Flint, as options might become less frequent once you're on the more rural stretches of US 127. Keep an eye on signage for US 127 as it's a key artery for this route.
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 65.6 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 29 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 14m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, 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.
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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 Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 131.2 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Flint, 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 Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for about 40.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 84.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.4 mi into trip|~43m in|I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: East Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6
48.4 mi into trip|~55m in|North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|M 60
Take the exit onto M 60 toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jacks...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.51 one way
$41.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.52
$45.04
premium
$4.89
$25.25
$50.50
diesel
$5.61
$28.97
$57.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.78
$6.30
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.48
$5.25
EV Truck/SUV
52.5
0
$18.37
$8.40
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 17, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SE 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:53AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 7:52AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Camden, MI
Morning
in Camden on Tuesday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
7 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
2h 38m 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 largely highway-focused, with 63% of the journey utilizing main roads and freeways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, including one uninterrupted stretch of 40.6 miles. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, transitioning onto US 127 and then Moscow Road. While not entirely freeway, the majority of the route offers a direct and efficient path, minimizing slower, more winding sections. This highway-centric profile suggests a drive where you can comfortably maintain speed.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.6 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.2 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Camden, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69: East Lansing, M 60 and Jackson.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 131.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.6 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. 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 Camden, 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.
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 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Camden, MI before heading back.
