Origin
Richfield Center, MI
Afternoon in Richfield Center on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield Center, MI to Flushing, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield Center, MI
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Flushing, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.3-mile drive from Richfield Center to Flushing, Michigan, is a quick 38-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. The route primarily utilizes major roads like Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Flushing Road, making it easy to navigate. Given its short distance and duration, you won't need an overnight stop, offering flexibility in your travel plans. It's a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 8 mi | 8m |
| Flushing Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| North State Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| West Eighth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Fifth Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield Center, MI and Flushing, MI.
1
Start on M 15
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North State Road
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 West: Flint
3
Merge onto I 69
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on West Eighth Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Eighth Street
6
Turn right onto South Grand Traverse Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Grand Traverse Street
7
Turn left onto West Fifth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Fifth Avenue
8
Continue on Flushing Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Flushing Road
9
Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 West: Flint
Navigation decision point
Toward I 69 West: Flint
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 69 / Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge onto I 69 / Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Grand Traverse Street
Turn right onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto West Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Flushing, MI
Afternoon in Flushing on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
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
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
38m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 33% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience an 8-mile stretch on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, offering a bit of faster travel before transitioning to local roads. The drive will likely shift from a more freeway-like feel to navigating through local streets as you approach Flushing. This combination means you'll encounter varied driving conditions, from open highway to more built-up areas, keeping the experience from becoming monotonous.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richfield Center, MI to Flushing, MI is easy. At 38m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 69 / Chevrolet-Buick Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Richfield Center, MI to Flushing, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
13.9 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. 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 5.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 69 / Chevrolet-Buick Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flushing, 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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