Origin
Breckenridge, MI
Late night in Breckenridge on Saturday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Breckenridge, 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 15m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breckenridge, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Breckenridge, MI to Flint, MI covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Gratiot Road, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Breckenridge, MI to Flint, MI covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27.6 miles in near M 46 / East Holland Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 27.6 miles (M 46 / East Holland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
M 46 / East Holland Avenue
Turn right onto M 46 / East Holland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
29.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Enter roundabout toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
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
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| Gratiot Road | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| East Monroe Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| East Holland Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Rust Avenue Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Saginaw Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 23.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 46
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
2
Continue on M 46
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Monroe Road
3
Continue on M 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Road
4
Continue on M 46
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saginaw Street
5
Continue on M 46
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
6
Continue on M 46
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gratiot Road
7
Continue on M 46
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
8
Continue on M 46
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Saginaw Street
9
Continue on M 46
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gratiot Road
10
Continue on M 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto M 46
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Stephens Street
12
Continue on M 46
464 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rust Street
13
Continue on M 46
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rust Avenue Bridge
14
Continue on M 46
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Warren Avenue
15
Turn right onto M 46
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Holland Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Enter roundabout
238 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
17
Continue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
18
Merge onto I 75; US 23
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 75; US 23
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
21
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
22
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
24
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Breckenridge, MI · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Breckenridge, 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
$9.99 one way
$19.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSW 2 to 9 mph
67% chance
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
1 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
1h 15m 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 Breckenridge, MI to Flint, MI covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Gratiot Road, UAW Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Breckenridge, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.99 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 63.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 27.6 miles (M 46 / East Holland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Breckenridge, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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