Origin
Bark River, MI
Morning in Bark River on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bark River, MI to Flint, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 59m
Distance
380.9 mi
613 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 48m
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6 AM
6h 59m
8 AM
7h 22m
10 AM
7h 7m
12 PM
7h 5m
3 PM
7h 9m
5 PM
7h 21m
8 PM
6h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bark River, MI to Flint, MI covers 380.9 miles and takes about 6h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, West Lakeshore Drive, US-2/US-41/M-35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.4 miles from Bark River, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 59m highway drive covering 380.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and West Lakeshore Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 218.3 miles on I 75.
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 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 218.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Lakeshore Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 246 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 370.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road
Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
246 mi into trip
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~4h 39m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
6
370.2 mi into trip
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~6h 46m in
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I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
380.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 57m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
380.6 mi into trip
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~6h 58m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Bark River, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
246 mi in
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~4h 39m
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via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 218.3 mi | 3h 44m |
| West Lakeshore Drive | 88.4 mi | 1h 44m |
| US-2/US-41/M-35 | 46 mi | 55m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| US 2 & 41 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| US 2 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Lincoln Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ludington Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 218.3 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bark River, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on B 52
49 ft
·
3 sec
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Old Highway 2 & 41
2
Turn left onto 535
277 ft
·
13 sec
·
D Road
3
Turn left onto US 2; US 41
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
US 2 & 41
4
Continue on US 2; US 41
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ludington Street
5
Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 2; US 41; M 35
46 mi
·
55 min
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US-2/US-41/M-35
7
Continue on US 2
88 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
8
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
9
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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US-2 West
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
11
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
15
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
16
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.4 miles from Bark River, MI, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.3 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 84 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.4 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bark River, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bark River, MI
This is one driving day of about 380.9 miles and 6h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Bark River, 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 75 for about 218.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.4 mi from Bark River, MI · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.4 miles from Bark River, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.3 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.55 one way
$119.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $65.38 | $130.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $73.30 | $146.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.10 | $168.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.3 | 1 | $39.99 | $18.28 |
| Efficient EV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.33 | $15.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.4 | 1 | $53.33 | $24.38 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Wednesday
Local time
6:00 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
15 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
6h 59m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bark River, MI to Flint, MI covers 380.9 miles and takes about 6h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, West Lakeshore Drive, US-2/US-41/M-35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 190.4 miles from Bark River, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 246 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 370.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bark River, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
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