Flint to Cutlerville is 111.7 miles and takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes via Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I-96, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a route that is almost entirely highway, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day trip, this is a convenient option for getting between these two points without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.9 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi
47m
I 96
42.9 mi
46m
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.8 mi
8m
I 69
7.2 mi
7m
68th Street Southeast
2 mi
4m
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
<1m
South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Court Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 46 mi, about 47m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,625 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,123
Quietest
2 AM
~99 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Cutlerville, 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
46 mi·47 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·25 sec
Toward US 127: Clare, LansingUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·39 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·39 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
7.2 mi·7 min·I 69
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·29 sec
Exit 81Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
Exit 81Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
12
Merge onto I 96
43 mi·46 min·I 96
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 46Toward M 6 West: HollandUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on M 6
7.8 mi·8 min·Paul B. Henry Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 11Toward Kalamazoo AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 11Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi·48 sec·Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
18
Turn right onto 68th Street Southeast
2.0 mi·4 min·68th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto A-45
56 ft·1 sec·Division Avenue South
20
Arrive at destination
A-45
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach Cutlerville with plenty of daylight. Since this is a short, mostly highway drive, you may not need many stops, but it's always wise to factor in a quick break for stretching or a restroom visit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $17. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from I-96 to local roads as you get closer to Cutlerville, as the exit density will increase.
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 55.9 miles from Flint, MI, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46 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 25 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 58m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cutlerville, 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 111.7 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for about 46 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 108.9 — 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.
7
46.9 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
6
55.9 mi into trip|~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
7
100.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward M 6 West: Holland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
7
108.9 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.32 one way
$34.64 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$18.99
$37.98
premium
$4.93
$21.67
$43.34
diesel
$5.60
$24.62
$49.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.77
$4.47
EV Truck/SUV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Aug 26, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon
in Flint on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 11:38AM EDT until August 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 10:51AM EDT until August 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Cutlerville, MI
Afternoon
in Cutlerville on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
WSW 12 to 15 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 11:38AM EDT until August 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 10:51AM EDT until August 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
2h 2m 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?
You'll spend 93% of this 111.7-mile drive on highways. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 46 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Expect a transition from freeway driving to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits and merges.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I 96. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 111.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
869 ft678 ft
Total Climb
194 ft
Total Descent
270 ft
Highest Point
869 ft
~39.9 mi in
Elevation Range
190 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 Cutlerville, MI, road signs point toward Lansing and M 6 West: Holland.
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 2h 2m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46 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 Cutlerville, 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. 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 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cutlerville, MI before heading back.
