Origin
Flint, MI
Night in Flint on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Harvey, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 6m
Distance
386 mi
621 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 56m
★
6 AM
7h 7m
8 AM
7h 29m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 12m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 28m
8 PM
7h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvey, MI
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Trip Overview
This 386-mile drive from Flint, Michigan, to Harvey, Michigan, is a solid day trip, taking about 7 hours to complete. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 76% of the journey on interstates and U.S. routes, making it a focused drive. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest trip is around $60. With two planned stops, you can break up the longest stretch of 218.5 miles on I-75. This route is best suited for those who prefer efficient travel on well-maintained roads to reach their destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
193 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 218.5 mi | 3h 44m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| US-2 West | 62.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| UAW Freeway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| US 2 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East Munising | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US-41/M-28 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 218.5 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Harvey, 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
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 75
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
13
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
14
Continue on US 2
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
15
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
·
M 77
16
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
17
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cedar Street
18
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Munising
19
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
20
Continue on M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
21
Turn right onto US 41; M 28
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
US-41/M-28
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto Corning Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Corning Avenue
23
Turn right
243 ft
·
17 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Flint to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your two stops. The $60 fuel budget should cover your needs, but it’s always wise to top off before embarking on the longest stretch of 218.5 miles on I-75. Pacing your stops will be key to making the drive comfortable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition onto M-28 and US-2 West, as services can sometimes be more spread out in these areas.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193 miles from Flint, MI, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.5 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 85 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harvey, 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.
+
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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 386 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 218.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.5 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 347.3 — 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
229.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
5
312 mi into trip
|
~5h 35m in
|
M 28 / M-28
Turn sharp left onto M 28 / M-28
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
347.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 17m in
|
M 28 / East Munising
Enter roundabout onto M 28 / East Munising
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.35 one way
$120.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $66.26 | $132.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $74.28 | $148.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.22 | $170.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.53 | $18.53 |
| Efficient EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.78 | $15.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.4 | 1 | $54.04 | $24.70 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Harvey, MI
Night in Harvey on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 drive for the majority of your journey, accounting for 76% of the total mileage. You'll primarily be navigating I-75, M-28, and US-2 West. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 218.5 miles on I-75, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-centric, the transition between these main roads offers a sense of progression as you head north through Michigan.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 218.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. You will hit about 17 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 Effort
5/10
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 386 miles you will encounter 17 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 229.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Flint, MI to Harvey, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
229.1 mi in
|
~3h 57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 6m. Total distance: 386 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 218.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harvey, 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 2 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 229.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Harvey, MI before the return drive.
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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