This straightforward drive from Flint to Stony Point, Michigan, spans 112.9 miles and is estimated to take about 2 hours and 20 minutes. With 64% of the journey on highways, it's a practical option for a single-day trip within the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily be on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I-69. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.5 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi
47m
I 69
26 mi
27m
West Lawrence Highway
8.1 mi
12m
Lacey Road
6.7 mi
9m
East Pifer Road
5.5 mi
7m
South Ionia Road
4 mi
9m
Five Point Highway
3 mi
4m
Butler Road
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 46 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Stony Point, 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
14 mi·15 min·I 69
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
12 mi·12 min·I 69
Exit 97Toward I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
11
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
0.4 mi·52 sec·I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
12
Turn right onto I 69 BL
0.9 mi·1 min·Lansing Street
13
Continue on I 69 BL
1.3 mi·1 min·East Lawrence Avenue
14
Continue on M 79
8.1 mi·12 min·West Lawrence Highway
15
Turn left onto South Ionia Road
4.0 mi·9 min·South Ionia Road
16
Turn right onto Five Point Highway
3.0 mi·4 min·Five Point Highway
17
Continue on Butler Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Butler Road
18
Turn left onto M 66
1.0 mi·1 min·South M-66 Highway
19
Turn right onto Lacey Road
6.7 mi·9 min·Lacey Road
20
Continue on East Pifer Road
5.5 mi·7 min·East Pifer Road
21
Continue on Kingsbury Road
0.6 mi·47 sec·Kingsbury Road
22
Continue on Orchard Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Orchard Road
23
Continue on East Orchard Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Orchard Street
24
Turn right onto M 43
0.3 mi·29 sec·North Grove Street
25
Turn left onto Delton Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Delton Road
26
Turn left onto Stoney Point Drive
0.6 mi·2 min·Stoney Point Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Stoney Point Drive
Trip Plan
For this approximately 2 hour and 20-minute drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to maximize your time at your destination without feeling rushed. Since the total distance is only 112.9 miles, you won't need to plan for overnight stops, giving you flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $18, and plan your fill-up accordingly, especially before embarking on the 46-mile stretch on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. There are no specific recommended stops, so you can tailor your journey based on your needs.
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 56.5 miles from Flint, MI, or about 59m 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 56.5 miles or 59m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Point, 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 112.9 miles and 2h 20m.
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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 74.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97
Toward I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
5
74.5 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward BL I 69: Lansing Rd, Charlotte
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.65 one way
$35.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.38
$38.76
premium
$4.89
$21.73
$43.45
diesel
$5.61
$24.93
$49.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.9
0
$11.85
$5.42
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.88
$4.52
EV Truck/SUV
45.2
0
$15.81
$7.23
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 8 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Destination
Stony Point, MI
Morning
in Stony Point on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
7 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 20m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 112.9-mile trip, with 64% of your travel time spent on major roads like the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I-69. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway drive, you'll also navigate segments on West Lawrence Highway, which may offer a slight change in scenery and speed. The overall feel is one of efficient travel across Michigan's landscape.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I 69. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 112.9 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 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Flint, MI and Stony Point, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Fort Wayne and Charlotte.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 112.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 Stony Point, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stony Point, MI before heading back.
