Flint to Conway is 210.8 miles and takes about 3h 45m via I 75 and M-68, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct path to your destination without many detours. You can expect a relatively quick transit between these two points.
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
105.4 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
183.9 mi
3h 6m
UAW Freeway
9.7 mi
10m
M-68
9.3 mi
14m
Burr Avenue
5.1 mi
8m
South Straits Highway
0.9 mi
1m
Chicago Street
0.5 mi
<1m
East Third Street
0.4 mi
1m
Saginaw Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 183.9 mi, about 3h 6m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,426 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,474
Quietest
2 AM
~59 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Conway, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft·17 sec·East Court Street
3
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Saginaw Street
4
Turn right onto East Third Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Third Street
5
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
483 ft·13 sec·Chavez Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7
Merge onto I 475
9.7 mi·10 min·UAW Freeway
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
38 mi·40 min·I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75; US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
83 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 310Toward M 68: Rogers City, Petoskey, Indian River
12
Turn left onto M 68
0.6 mi·1 min·M-68
13
Turn left onto M 68
0.9 mi·1 min·South Straits Highway
14
Turn right onto M 68
8.7 mi·12 min·M-68
15
Continue on M 68
0.5 mi·53 sec·Chicago Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
5.1 mi·8 min·Burr Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto West Conway Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Conway Road
18
Turn left onto Heydey Street
244 ft·10 sec·Heydey Street
19
Arrive at destination
Heydey Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3h 45m duration, leaving Flint in the morning allows ample time to reach Conway by afternoon. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $33, this trip is easy to budget for. The longest stretch on I 75 is nearly 184 miles, so plan your restroom and snack breaks accordingly before you get too far into that segment. Since the drive is short, you have the flexibility to depart later in the day if needed, but consider potential traffic leaving the Flint area during peak commuting hours.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.4 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.9 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 46 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.4 miles or 1h 50m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, 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 210.8 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 I 75 for about 183.9 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 210.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saginaw Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
6
194.5 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward M 68: Rogers City, Petoskey, Indian River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 310
Toward M 68: Rogers City, Petoskey, Indian Rive...
6
205.5 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|US 31 / Burr Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 31 / Burr Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
210.7 mi into trip|~3h 45m in|Heydey Street
Turn left onto Heydey Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.13 one way
$62.26 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$34.37
$68.73
premium
$4.72
$39.14
$78.28
diesel
$4.80
$39.80
$79.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.13
$10.12
Efficient EV
52.7
0
$18.45
$8.43
EV Truck/SUV
84.3
1
$29.51
$13.49
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Smoke
N 5 to 13 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:47PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Conway, MI
Morning
in Conway on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:47PM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
82°F
West Branch, MI
105 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 45m 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 mostly highway, with 92% of the 210.8 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 183.9 miles on I 75 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of time on the freeway, which means frequent exits and merges as you navigate the urban and suburban areas at the start and end of your trip. The latter part of the drive on M-68 will offer a change of pace.
92% 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: 183.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and UAW Freeway. 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 Effort5/10
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 210.8 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 194.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,365 ft591 ft
Total Climb
929 ft
Total Descent
1,074 ft
Highest Point
1,365 ft
~105.4 mi in
Elevation Range
773 ft
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 Conway, MI, road signs point toward M 68: Rogers City, Petoskey and Indian River.
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.
Top landmarks
•Flint Institute of Arts — art school and museum in Flint, Michigan
•Capitol Theatre — movie theater and concert venue in Flint, Michigan, United States
•Robert J. Whaley House — historic house museum in Flint, Michigan
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 210.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 183.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 194.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Conway, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
