Trip from Algansee, MI to Flint, MI

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

134.9 mi

217 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 23m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 52m

8 PM

2h 27m

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

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Algansee, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Algansee, MI to Flint, MI covers 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 69 BL, South Ray Quincy Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.5 miles from Algansee, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 134.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 134.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 69 BL. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.9 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 69 BL. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near I 69 BL.

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 2h 32m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

11.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 69 BL

Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward I 69 North: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 69 North: Lansing

77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m 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

133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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

134.2 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | South Grand Traverse Street

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

Navigation decision point

134.8 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	97.9 mi	1h 42m
I 69 BL	24.8 mi	27m
South Ray Quincy Road	3.6 mi	8m
North Fremont Road	2.5 mi	3m
Bennett Road	1.9 mi	3m
Lott Road	1.4 mi	2m
Cornell Road	0.6 mi	<1m
East Chicago Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 97.9 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Algansee, MI and Flint, MI.

Start on South Ray Quincy Road

3.6 mi · 8 min · South Ray Quincy Road

Turn left onto Fisher Road

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Fisher Road

Continue on Bennett Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Bennett Road

At end of road, turn left onto Cornell Road

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Cornell Road

Turn right onto North Fremont Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · North Fremont Road

Turn left onto Lott Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lott Road

Turn left onto US 12

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East Chicago Road

Continue on US 12

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Chicago Street

Take the exit onto I 69 BL

25 mi · 27 min · I 69 BL

Toward I 69 North: Lansing

Continue on I 69; I 94 BL

41 mi · 44 min · I 69; I 94 BL

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

Turn right onto M 21

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

Turn left onto Harrison Street

382 ft · 20 sec · Harrison Street

Turn left onto M 21

235 ft · 9 sec · East Court Street

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 67.5 miles from Algansee, MI, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 30 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.5 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Algansee, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Algansee, MI

This is one driving day of about 134.9 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Algansee, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 97.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.5 mi from Algansee, MI · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Ledge, MI

67 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

Butler, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Ledge, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.5 miles from Algansee, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 miles.

Arriving in Flint, MI

The final approach into Flint, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flint, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Coldwater, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15172799013

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Durand, Michigan

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mocha Town

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coldwater, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15172275172

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Swartz Creek, Michigan

2.1 mi

Refuge Coffee House, LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Quincy, Michigan

3 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Coldwater, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15172799013

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.6

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.5

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12697814806

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE (WEST)—DRIVE THRU ONLY

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Coldwater, Michigan

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15179241398

Visit website

Mocha Town

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Coldwater, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15172275172

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 125.3

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Refuge Coffee House, LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Quincy, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15176392287

Visit website

Serendipity & The Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.5

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15177814753

Visit website

Hope cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Coldwater, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15174626249

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.5

Marshall, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12697818962

Visit website

Château Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15175804913

Visit website

The Urban Cup

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.7

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+15175745617

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 134.9

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 134.9

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 134.9

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 77.1

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.09 one way

$42.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.16	$46.31
premium	$4.89	$25.96	$51.92
diesel	$5.61	$29.78	$59.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.5	$14.16	$6.48
Efficient EV	33.7	$11.80	$5.40
EV Truck/SUV	54	$18.89	$8.63

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Algansee, MI

Late night in Algansee on Friday

Local time

2:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Friday

Local time

2:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

2 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

2h 32m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Algansee, MI to Flint, MI covers 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, I 69 BL, South Ray Quincy Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.5 miles from Algansee, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Algansee, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Algansee, MI to Flint, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Flint, MI

Nearby Places

BIGGBY COFFEE

Mocha Town

BIGGBY COFFEE

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

BIGGBY COFFEE

BIGGBY COFFEE (WEST)—DRIVE THRU ONLY

Mocha Town

Fireside Coffee Co

Refuge Coffee House, LLC

Serendipity & The Brew

Hope cafe

Starbucks Coffee Company

Château Coffee Co.

The Urban Cup

Sloan Museum of Discovery

Flint Children's Museum

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Fitzgerald Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Algansee, MI

Flint, MI

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 32m on the road

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