Origin
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Sunday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Fillmore, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
137.4 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fillmore, MI
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
This 137.4-mile drive from Flint to Fillmore, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes. The route is overwhelmingly focused on highways, with 92% of the journey on high-speed roads, making it a straightforward, efficient transit. You can expect a fuel cost of around $21 for this journey. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, this drive is ideal for a quick getaway or a purposeful transit between two points in the Midwest region. No overnight stops are recommended, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
68.7 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 46 mi | 47m |
| I 96 | 42.9 mi | 46m |
| Paul B. Henry Freeway | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| I 69 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| 50th Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| 104th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Adams Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 46 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Fillmore, 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, Lansing
Use 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 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward 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 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on M 6
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 196 West: Holland
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 196
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 52
Toward 16th Street, Adams Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto Adams Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Adams Street
19
Turn left onto 104th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
104th Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
At end of road, turn left onto Ottogan Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Ottogan Street
21
Turn sharp right onto 50th Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
50th Street
22
Turn right onto Fillmore Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fillmore Road
23
Arrive at destination
Fillmore Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 2.5 hours, this 137.4-mile drive offers great flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, and there's no need to rush or plan for extensive stops. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you leave Flint to avoid unnecessary detours. Since 92% of the route is on highways like I-96, be mindful of typical interstate traffic patterns, especially during peak commuting hours. The longest stretch without a major road change is 46 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, so plan any brief stops before or after this segment if needed.
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 68.7 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 12m 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 30 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 12m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fillmore, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 137.4 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Flint, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 131.8 — 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
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
119.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 196 West: Holland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 196 West: Holland
8
131.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward 16th Street, Adams Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward 16th Street, Adams Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.48 one way
$42.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.59 | $47.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.34 | $60.67 |
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: 48.1 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 | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Fillmore, MI
Morning in Fillmore on Sunday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Portland, MI
69 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 137.4-mile journey. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I-96, also known as the Paul B. Henry Freeway. The highway share is high at 92%, indicating a consistent speed and minimal slowdowns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady progress rather than varied scenery or winding roads, making it efficient for covering ground.
92% 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: 46 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Effort
10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 137.4 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 100.2 miles: 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.
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 Fillmore, MI, road signs point toward Lansing and M 6 West: Holland.
Lansing
46.9 mi in
|
~49m
M 6 West: Holland
100.2 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 137.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m 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 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 Fillmore, 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 100.2 miles: 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 Fillmore, MI before heading back.
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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