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Trip from Bunker Hill, MI to Flint, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

63.7 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

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bunker Hill, MI, MI

Bunker Hill, MI

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

Trip Overview

This straightforward 63.7-mile drive from Bunker Hill to Flint, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-69, with some time on local roads like Perry Road and Stockbridge Road South. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey within the Midwest. Given its relatively short distance and duration, no overnight stops are necessary, offering you flexibility in your schedule. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Michigan communities without much fuss.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with nearly half of your journey, approximately 47%, on the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 30.1 miles on I-69, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. While much of the drive will be on faster highway, you'll also navigate local roads, adding a varied feel to your time behind the wheel. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip, but rather experience a dynamic shift in driving conditions as you transition between highways and more community-focused roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 30.1 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near M 52 / Stockbridge Road South.

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 63.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 11.6 miles (M 52 / Stockbridge Road South): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (M 43; M 52 / East Grand River Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (M 52 / Perry Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
11.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | M 52 / Stockbridge Road South

At end of road, turn left onto M 52 / Stockbridge Road South

Navigation decision point

6
19.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | M 43; M 52 / East Grand River Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52 / East Grand River Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
20.9 mi into trip | ~35m in | M 52 / Perry Road

Turn right onto M 52 / Perry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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
5
63 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | South Grand Traverse Street

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 30.1 mi 30m
Perry Road 11.3 mi 16m
Stockbridge Road South 8.1 mi 11m
Dansville Road 4.8 mi 7m
South Williamston Road 2.7 mi 6m
Williamston Road 2.4 mi 5m
East Grand River Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Mason Street 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 30.1 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bunker Hill, MI and Flint, MI.

1

Start on Decamp Road

132 ft · 11 sec · Decamp Road
2

Turn left onto Williamston Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Williamston Road
3

Continue on Ewers Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Ewers Road
4

Continue on South Williamston Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · South Williamston Road
5

Continue on Jackson Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
6

Turn right onto M 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mason Street
7

Continue on M 36

4.8 mi · 7 min · Dansville Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto M 52

8.1 mi · 11 min · Stockbridge Road South
9

At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto M 52

11 mi · 16 min · Perry Road
Use the right lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
12

Merge onto I 69

30 mi · 30 min · I 69
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 31.9 mi from Bunker Hill, MI · 51m into the drive

Downtown Perry, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, MI

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

White Oak, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Bunker Hill, 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

$9.96 one way

$19.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.93 $21.87
premium $4.89 $12.26 $24.52
diesel $5.61 $14.06 $28.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 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 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.57 $2.55
EV Truck/SUV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bunker Hill, MI

Afternoon in Bunker Hill on Friday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Friday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 84% chance Live forecast

46°F

Perry, MI

32 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

25 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 26m 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 Bunker Hill, MI to Flint, MI covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, Perry Road, Stockbridge Road South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Bunker Hill, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.96 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 63.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 11.6 miles (M 52 / Stockbridge Road South): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (M 43; M 52 / East Grand River Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (M 52 / Perry Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bunker Hill, 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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