Origin
Argentine, MI
Late night in Argentine on Friday
Local time
1:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Argentine, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Argentine, MI
Gian Tripodoro
Trip Overview
The drive from Argentine, MI to Flint, MI covers 23.8 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, Owen Road, Lobdell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 23.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and Owen Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.1 miles on US 23.
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.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Owen Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
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 I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
7
22.8 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
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 Argentine, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
Port Huron
19.7 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| Owen Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lobdell Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Silver Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Linden Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Argentine, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Silver Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Silver Lake Road
2
Turn right onto Glen Hatt Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Glen Hatt Road
3
Turn right onto Lobdell Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lobdell Road
4
Turn left onto Linden Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Linden Road
5
Turn right onto Owen Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Owen Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7
Merge onto US 23
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 23
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
11
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
14
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
15
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
16
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
17
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Flint on Friday
Local time
1:49 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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 Argentine, MI to Flint, MI covers 23.8 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Owen Road, Lobdell 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 11.9 miles from Argentine, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Argentine, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
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