Origin
Belleville, MI
Morning in Belleville on Saturday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 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 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belleville, MI to Flint, MI covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, Detroit Industrial Expressway, I 94 BL for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.6 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 72.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and Detroit Industrial Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.6 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 20 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 48.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Detroit Industrial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 23 North, I 94 BL: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180B
Toward US 23 North, I 94 BL: Ann Arbor
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
7
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
7
72 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
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 Belleville, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
Port Huron
68.8 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 48.6 mi | 52m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| I 94 BL | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Belleville Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 48.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Belleville Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Belleville Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 94 West: Ann Arbor
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 94
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 180B
Toward US 23 North, I 94 BL: Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 23; I 94 BL
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23; I 94 BL
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94 BL; BUS US 23
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 94 BL; BUS US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
12
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
15
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
16
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
17
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
18
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Belleville, MI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 36.5 miles from Belleville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.40 one way
$22.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.51 | $25.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
81% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
43°F
Brighton, MI
36 mi in
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 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belleville, MI to Flint, MI covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Detroit Industrial Expressway, I 94 BL. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.5 miles from Belleville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.40 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Belleville, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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