Origin
Blissfield, MI
Evening in Blissfield on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blissfield, MI to Flint, MI
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
100.5 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blissfield, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Blissfield to Flint, you are looking at a straightforward 100.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within the Midwest without requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel to complete the trek. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a reliable and efficient option for getting between these Michigan hubs. Since the entire trip takes place within the same state, you will find the navigation consistent and easy to follow.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Blissfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of your time spent on major roads. You will navigate via East Adrian Street before transitioning onto US 23, which serves as the backbone of your journey for a significant 86.3-mile stretch. The final leg of your travel utilizes the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway to bring you into Flint. Because the vast majority of the route is dedicated to high-speed transit, you should expect a steady, consistent pace rather than technical turns or slow local roads. It is a functional, efficient path designed for those who prioritize speed and directness over meandering backroads.
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 86.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and East Adrian Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.2 miles in near US 23.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 100.5 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 49.2 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
49.2 mi into trip
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~56m in
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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 none lane.
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
7
96.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
9
96.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
6
96.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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
99.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 86.3 mi | 1h 32m |
| East Adrian Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 223 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on US 223
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
East Adrian Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 223
257 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 223
3
Continue on US 223
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 223
4
Enter roundabout
347 ft
·
4 sec
5
Continue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto US 23
39 mi
·
41 min
·
US 23
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
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
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the route features a long, uninterrupted 86.3-mile segment on US 23, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Blissfield to avoid unnecessary stops. You won't need to plan for any scheduled breaks given the moderate duration, but keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the highway is wise. Since the trip is direct and efficient, consider leaving during off-peak hours to ensure you maintain your estimated 1 hour and 54 minute travel time. Enjoy the straightforward nature of this drive, as the lack of required stops gives you total control over your arrival time in Flint.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.2 miles from Blissfield, MI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 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 1h 32m
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 Blissfield, 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 Blissfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blissfield, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 86.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.2 mi from Blissfield, MI · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Blissfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 23 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.26 one way
$30.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.55 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Evening in Flint on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
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
6 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 54m 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 Blissfield, MI to Flint, MI covers 100.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, East Adrian Street, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from Blissfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.26 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 100.5 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 49.2 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Blissfield, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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