Origin
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Jackson, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
85.1 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, MI
Roberto Gonzalez
Trip Overview
Flint to Jackson is 85.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 37 minutes via Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Michigan, connecting two cities in the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a practical option for a quick trip. The route is designed for efficiency, so it's a good choice if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a day trip given its manageable length and duration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 40.6 mi | 41m |
| US 127 | 34.2 mi | 37m |
| I 69 BL | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Lansing Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Louis Glick Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 40.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Jackson, 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
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 Lansing
Use 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
34 mi
·
37 min
·
US 127
11
Turn left onto West Monroe Street
303 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Monroe Street
12
Turn right onto Clinton Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Clinton Road
13
Continue on Lansing Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lansing Avenue
14
Continue on North Blackstone Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Blackstone Street
15
Turn left onto I 94 BL; BUS US 127; M 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Louis Glick Highway
16
Turn right onto BUS US 127; M 50
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Cooper Street
17
Turn right onto East Washington Avenue
272 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
18
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour 37 minutes, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunch. With only 85.1 miles, you won't need extensive rest stops, though it's always wise to take a break if you feel tired. The fuel cost is estimated at $13, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Flint. A practical tip: keep an eye on the signage for US 127 as you transition, as clear navigation will make this quick journey even smoother.
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 42.6 miles from Flint, MI, or about 45m 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 19 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 45m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jackson, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 40.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.6 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 85.1 — 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.
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
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.30 one way
$26.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Jackson, MI
Late night in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
3 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
1h 37m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey on freeways and major roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 40.6 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a smooth and efficient drive primarily on major arteries like US 127. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing direct travel rather than winding scenic byways. It's a solid highway experience designed for covering ground.
96% 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: 40.6 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127. You will hit about 15 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 85.1 miles you will encounter 15 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.
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 Jackson, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bl I 69: East Lansing along the way.
Bl I 69: East Lansing
41.4 mi in
|
~43m
|
via I 69 BL
About the Cities
Starting in Flint, MI
Full guide →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.
Arriving in Jackson, MI
Full guide →Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County in the south-central part of the state of Michigan, halfway between Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, forty minutes south of Lansing and about an hour west of Detroit. Its population is 31,347 (2021) and combined with the county has a metro population of 160,050. Its tall buildings show a Jackson more populated than today, for the population had been declining since 1950 or so, but efforts have begun to flatten the curve and make the city diversified and vibrant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 85.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 Jackson, 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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