Origin
Potterville, MI
Morning in Potterville on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Potterville, 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 16m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Potterville, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 70.5-mile drive from Potterville to Flint, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is predominantly highway, with 97% of your journey on major roads, so expect a quick transit through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stops for this shorter distance. It's a practical option for connecting these two Michigan communities without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 68.4 mi | 1h 10m |
| Potterville Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hartel Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 68.4 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potterville, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 100
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Potterville Street
2
Continue on M 100
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hartel Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
57 mi
·
58 min
·
I 69
Exit 91
Toward I 69 East: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
8
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
9
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
10
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
11
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Potterville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.4 miles.
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 12.9 and 70.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 East: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward I 69 East: Flint
7
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
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 Saginaw Street, Downtown
5
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
5
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Flint on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 16m 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 drive for the vast majority of this trip, as 97% of the route utilizes major highways. The bulk of your travel, a continuous stretch of 68.4 miles, will be on I-69. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the journey. While the initial and final portions may involve local streets like Potterville Street and West Fifth Street, the overwhelming character is that of efficient highway travel, allowing for steady progress toward Flint.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Potterville Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m 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: at 12.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.7 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.4 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: at 12.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.7 miles (South Grand Traverse 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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