Origin
Marlette, MI
Afternoon in Marlette on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marlette, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marlette, MI
Guilherme Simão
Trip Overview
Marlette, MI to Flint, MI is 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m via I 69 and South Van Dyke Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, moving from one Michigan community to another. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick transition or a short day of travel. You'll find the journey to be practical, with a good portion on the interstate, making it efficient for reaching your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 31.6 mi | 32m |
| South Van Dyke Road | 19.7 mi | 25m |
| North Cedar Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fifth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 31.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlette, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Morris Street
97 ft
·
6 sec
·
Morris Street
2
Turn right onto M 53
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on M 53
20 mi
·
25 min
·
South Van Dyke Road
4
Continue on M 53
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Street
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 West: Flint
6
Merge onto I 69
32 mi
·
32 min
·
I 69
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Saginaw Street
9
Turn right onto M 21
398 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Fifth Street
10
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
11
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
12
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Marlette, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 53 / Main Street
Turn right onto M 53 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
5
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
M 21 / East Fifth Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Attica, MI
28 mi in
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 5m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 57% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.6 miles on I 69, providing a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you travel, the road shifts from South Van Dyke Road to North Cedar Street, indicating a transition from more rural or suburban settings to approaching the urban environment of Flint. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and potentially some local road segments as you get closer to your destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 53 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 53 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on I 69. 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 53 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, 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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