The drive from Bertrand, MI to Flint, MI covers 190.7 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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 94, Detroit Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.4 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.81 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
95.3 miles from Bertrand, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 190.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 190.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.4 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 32 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 96.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in near M 51 / M-51.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 190.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles (M 51 / M-51): Navigation decision point; at 91.8 miles (I 94 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
30.8 mi into trip|~42m in|M 51 / M-51
At end of road, turn right onto M 51 / M-51
Navigation decision point
5
91.8 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|I 94 BL
Take the exit onto I 94 BL toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
5
92.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 North: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 North: Lansing
8
133.1 mi into trip|~2h 38m 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
7
189.7 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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 Bertrand, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
91.8 mi in|~1h 52m|via I 94 BL
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
96.4 mi
1h 40m
I 94
51.2 mi
54m
Detroit Road
9 mi
12m
M-51
7.7 mi
10m
Dailey Road
7.2 mi
9m
Glenwood Road
3.2 mi
4m
Dutch Settlement Street
2.1 mi
2m
Pulaski Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 96.4 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bertrand, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Bond Street
1.9 mi·3 min·Bond Street
2
Turn right onto US 12
2.1 mi·2 min·Pulaski Highway
3
Continue on M 60
9.0 mi·12 min·Detroit Road
4
Turn left onto Dailey Road
7.2 mi·9 min·Dailey Road
5
Turn straight onto M 62
329 ft·8 sec·M 62
6
Turn right onto Dutch Settlement Street
2.1 mi·2 min·Dutch Settlement Street
7
Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road
1.8 mi·2 min·Twin Lakes Road
8
Turn right onto Hatch Street
1.2 mi·1 min·Hatch Street
9
Turn left onto Glenwood Road
3.2 mi·4 min·Glenwood Road
10
Continue on 96th Avenue
0.4 mi·29 sec·96th Avenue
11
Continue on 215
2.0 mi·2 min·County Road 215
12
At end of road, turn right onto M 51
2.0 mi·2 min·M-51
13
Continue on M 51
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 51
14
Continue on M 51
1.0 mi·2 min·West Delaware Street
15
Continue on M 51
0.2 mi·23 sec·State Highway 51
16
Continue on M 51
5.7 mi·7 min·M-51
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 94 East
18
Merge onto I 94
51 mi·54 min·I 94
19
Take the exit onto I 94 BL
0.2 mi·21 sec·I 94 BL
Toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 69 North: Lansing
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 69 North
23
Merge onto I 69
40 mi·42 min·I 69
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
57 mi·58 min·I 69
Exit 91Toward I 69 East: FlintUse the slight right lane.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi·36 sec·South Grand Traverse Street
27
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi·48 sec·West Fifth Street
28
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft·20 sec·Harrison Street
29
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft·9 sec·East Court Street
30
Turn left
68 ft·6 sec
31
Turn right
93 ft·6 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.3 miles from Bertrand, MI, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 42 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.3 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Bertrand, 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 Bertrand, MI
This is one driving day of about 190.7 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Bertrand, 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 96.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.3 mi from Bertrand, MI
· 1h 57m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.81 one way
$59.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.73
$65.47
premium
$4.89
$36.70
$73.40
diesel
$5.61
$42.10
$84.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.2
0
$20.02
$9.15
Efficient EV
47.7
0
$16.69
$7.63
EV Truck/SUV
76.3
0
$26.70
$12.20
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Bertrand, MI
Morning
in Bertrand on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SE 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive 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
5 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
3h 39m 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 Bertrand, MI to Flint, MI covers 190.7 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 94, Detroit 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 95.3 miles from Bertrand, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 190.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles (M 51 / M-51): Navigation decision point; at 91.8 miles (I 94 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bertrand, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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