Origin
Flint, MI
Night in Flint on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Superior, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 25m
Distance
488.7 mi
787 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 17m
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6 AM
9h 25m
8 AM
9h 42m
10 AM
9h 31m
12 PM
9h 30m
3 PM
9h 32m
5 PM
9h 42m
8 PM
9h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Superior, MI
Sebastian Luna
Trip Overview
Flint to Superior is 488.7 miles and takes about 9h 25m via I 75 and US 41, with a fuel budget near $76 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though we recommend 2 days. This drive takes you across the Midwest, staying within Michigan for its entirety. It's a highway-focused journey, meaning you'll cover a lot of ground efficiently. With a recommended two-day pace, you can enjoy the drive without feeling rushed, making it a practical option for a weekend escape or a segment of a larger trip.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
244.4 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 218.5 mi | 3h 44m |
| US 41 | 77.3 mi | 1h 38m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| US-2 West | 62.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| County Road 480 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| UAW Freeway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| Chassell Painesdale Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 218.5 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Superior, 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
Continue on CR 551
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 480
13 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road 480
23
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rail Street
24
Turn right onto Division Street
503 ft
·
10 sec
·
Division Street
25
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Teal Lake Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 41
28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 41; M 28
29
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; M 28
30
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 41; M 28
31
Continue on US 41; M 28
76 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
US 41; M 28
32
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
5th Street
33
Continue on Chassell Painesdale Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Chassell Painesdale Road
34
Turn right onto P-651
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Superior Road
35
Continue on P-651
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Superior Road
36
Turn left onto Superior Loc Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Superior Loc Road
37
Arrive at destination
Superior Loc Road
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 25m duration, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed pace. Start your drive in the morning to maximize daylight. Plan for your two designated stops to break up the driving and refuel. The longest stretch without a planned stop is over 200 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto US 41 and M-28, where services might be more spread out than on the interstate.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 244.4 miles from Flint, MI, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 108 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 244.4 miles or 4h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 244.4 miles or 4h 16m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Superior, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
Aim for roughly 244 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Superior, MI
Aim for roughly 244 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 108 miles from Flint, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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
Overnight candidate
244 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in McMillan, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
244 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 244 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 244.4 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 244 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
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 245 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
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~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
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
$76.40 one way
$152.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
171 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $83.89 | $167.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $94.05 | $188.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $107.90 | $215.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 171 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 146.6 | 1 | $51.31 | $23.46 |
| Efficient EV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.76 | $19.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 195.5 | 2 | $68.42 | $31.28 |
Gas CO2
171 kg
EV CO2
57 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
Superior, MI
Night in Superior on Saturday
Local time
9:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
33°F
McMillan, MI
244 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
9h 25m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 488.7
View on nps.gov
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$25
near mile 337
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of I 75, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 218.5 miles. As you transition to US 41 and M-28, expect the character to shift, offering a different driving experience as you move further north. The road generally allows for consistent speeds, making it a straightforward drive for covering distance.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 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 US 41. You will hit about 24 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 488.7 miles you will encounter 24 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 Superior, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
229.1 mi in
|
~3h 57m
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 25m 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.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 244 miles on day one.
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 Superior, 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.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.4 hours each way, a round trip means 18.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Superior, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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