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Trip from Flint, MI to Vermontville, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

86.1 mi

139 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Vermontville, MI, MI

Vermontville, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

This straightforward 86.1-mile drive from Flint, MI, to Vermontville, MI, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical journey primarily traversing the Midwest. The route focuses heavily on highway travel, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, so don't expect a winding, scenic adventure, but rather an efficient transition between these two Michigan locations. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, it's ideal for a quick relocation or a visit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.1 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 46 mi 47m
East Mount Hope Highway 17 mi 23m
I 69 10.8 mi 11m
North Ionia Road 5.5 mi 7m
Nixon Road 2 mi 2m
West Saginaw Highway 1.5 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Grand Traverse Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Chevrolet-Buick Freeway — 46 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Vermontville, 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, Lansing Use 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

11 mi · 11 min · I 69
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 93A Toward M 43 West: Grand Ledge
11

Turn straight onto M 43

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Saginaw Highway
12

Turn left onto Nixon Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Nixon Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto East Mount Hope Highway

17 mi · 23 min · East Mount Hope Highway
14

Turn left onto North Ionia Road

5.5 mi · 7 min · North Ionia Road
15

Continue on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
16

Continue on East Main Street

231 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
17

Turn right onto Eastside Drive

98 ft · 7 sec · Eastside Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Eastside Drive

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 40-minute duration of this 86.1-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of rush hour traffic in Flint. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own break if needed, perhaps around the halfway point. The estimated fuel cost is $13, so ensure your tank is adequately full before departing to avoid needing to search for a gas station. A specific tip for this route: pay attention to the transition from East Mount Hope Highway onto I-69, as this is where the highway segment becomes more pronounced.

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 43.1 miles from Flint, MI, or about 45m 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 19 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.1 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vermontville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 1h 40m.

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 46 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Haslett, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haslett, MI

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

Durand, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haslett, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.1 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Durand, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 22min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Best coffee break · first break window

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

First break · 7min in 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Moka & Co

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15176790533

Visit website

Foster Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15176790303

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15176577034

Visit website

Château Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15172537905

Visit website

Poindexter Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+15173480900

Visit website

Woodbury Rest Area 830

0.2 mi from route

Swartz Creek Rest Area 627

0.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.7 mi from route

Service Plaza

1 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 website

Flint 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 website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 86.1 — 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.
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
5
59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward M 43 West: Grand Ledge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 93A Toward M 43 West: Grand Ledge
5
61.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | Nixon Road

Turn left onto Nixon Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
86.1 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | Eastside Drive

Turn right onto Eastside Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.46 one way

$26.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.78 $29.56
premium $4.89 $16.57 $33.14
diesel $5.61 $19.01 $38.02

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: 30.1 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 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.05 $5.51

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Tuesday

Local time

4:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vermontville, MI

Late night in Vermontville on Tuesday

Local time

4:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

18 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

1h 40m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for about 66% of this 86.1-mile journey. The primary roads you'll encounter include the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I-69, indicating a consistent pace with limited stops. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is a solid 46 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. While not a winding country road, the transition between these main arteries offers a predictable driving rhythm. The character is one of efficient travel, prioritizing directness over elaborate scenery.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 East Mount Hope Highway. 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 Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Vermontville, MI, road signs point toward Lansing and M 43 West: Grand Ledge.

Lansing

46.9 mi in | ~49m

M 43 West: Grand Ledge

59.3 mi in | ~1h 2m

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.

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 40m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). 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 6 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 Vermontville, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vermontville, 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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