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Trip from Flint, MI to Rogers City, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
200.3 mi
322 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flint, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Rogers City, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Rogers City, MI covers 200.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, State Highway 65, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
100.1 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.6 mi | 1h 7m |
| State Highway 65 | 64.2 mi | 1h 14m |
| UAW Freeway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| M 65 North | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| M 65 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| US-23 South | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| West Huron Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| M-65 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 7m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,977 veh/hr typical · worst 3,421
Quietest
2 AM
~84 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Rogers City, 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
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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
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I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
27 mi
·
26 min
·
I 75; US 23
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
11
Turn right onto M 61
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
M-61
12
Continue on M 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cedar Street
13
Turn left onto US 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
14
Continue on US 23
6.3 mi
·
8 min
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West Huron Road
15
Continue on US 23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Road
16
Continue on US 23
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Huron Road
17
Turn left onto M 65
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Hale Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on M 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
19
Continue on M 65
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hale Road
20
Continue on M 65
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
21
Continue on M 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bullock Street
22
Continue on M 65
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 65
23
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M 65
24
Continue on M 65
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
25
Continue on M 65
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
M 65
26
Continue on M 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 65
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on M 65
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
28
Continue on M 65
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Road
29
Continue on M 65
39 mi
·
44 min
·
State Highway 65
30
Continue on M 32; M 65
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
M 32; M 65
31
Turn left onto M 65
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
M 65 North
32
Continue on M 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M-65 North
33
Continue on M 65
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 65
34
Continue on Michigan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
35
Continue on M 65
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 65
36
Continue on M 65
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
M-65
37
At end of road, turn left onto US 23
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US-23 South
Use the left lane.
38
Continue on US 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bradley Highway
39
Turn right onto M 68
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Erie Street
40
Turn left onto US 23 BUS
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Third Street
41
Turn left onto West Huron Avenue
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Huron Avenue
42
Arrive at destination
West Huron Avenue
Trip Plan
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 100.1 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 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 44 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.1 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogers City, 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 200.3 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 64.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.1 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 64.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Bay City Rest Area 605
0.1 mi from route
Clio Rest Area 612
0.1 mi from route
Linwood Rest Area 626
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
M-81 Express Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Sloan Museum of Discovery
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Flint, Michigan
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18102373450
Visit websiteFlint Children's Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Flint, Michigan
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18107675437
Visit websiteSeagull Point Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Rogers City, Michigan
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19897342191
Visit websiteMarshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
University Center, Michigan
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+19899647125
Visit websiteSky Zone Trampoline Park
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Flint, Michigan
Hours: 12–8 pm
+18104078972
Visit websiteAirborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
Saginaw, Michigan
Hours: 4–8 pm
+19895960022
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 190.9 — 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
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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
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Saginaw Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
5
75.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
5
87.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
M 65 / North Hale Road
Turn left onto M 65 / North Hale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
190.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
|
US 23 / US-23 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 23 / US-23 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.41 one way
$66.82 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $36.46 | $72.91 |
| premium | $5.25 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.03 | $9.61 |
| Efficient EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.53 | $8.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.1 | 1 | $28.04 | $12.82 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Origin
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Saturday
Local time
11:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Widespread Fog
NE 1 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 22 at 10:14PM EDT until October 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 22 at 10:14PM EDT until October 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Rogers City, MI
Morning in Rogers City on Saturday
Local time
11:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Widespread Fog
S 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 22 at 10:14PM EDT until October 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 22 at 10:14PM EDT until October 23 at 12:00PM 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
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
3h 52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
200.3 mi in 3h 52m, mostly highway — 64.6 mi of that is on I 75.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and State Highway 65. 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 200.3 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 75.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
956 ft
590 ft
Total Climb
414 ft
Total Descent
569 ft
Highest Point
956 ft
~143 mi in
Elevation Range
367 ft
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 Rogers City, MI, road signs point toward M 61: Standish and Gladwin.
M 61: Standish
75.2 mi in
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~1h 20m
Gladwin
75.2 mi in
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~1h 20m
About the Cities
Starting in Flint, MI
Full guide →Founded 1818
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
- • The Durant — apartment building and former hotel located in Flint, Michigan
- • Glenwood Cemetery — cemetery in Flint, Michigan
Arriving in Rogers City, MI
Full guide →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 3h 52m. Total distance: 200.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 75.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Rogers City, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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