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Trip from Coopersville, 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

2h 21m

Distance

130.3 mi

210 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

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

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Coopersville, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coopersville, MI to Flint, MI covers 130.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, I 69, Ironwood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.9 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.37 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.

Midpoint

65.2 miles from Coopersville, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 69.9 mi 1h 14m
I 69 54.8 mi 56m
Ironwood Drive 0.6 mi 1m
East Randall Street 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
South 48th Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West Fifth Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Grand Traverse Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 69.9 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto East Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · East Street
3

Turn left onto East Randall Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · East Randall Street
4

Turn straight onto Ironwood Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ironwood Drive
5

Turn right onto South 48th Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · South 48th Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids
7

Merge onto I 96

70 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
9

Merge onto I 69

55 mi · 56 min · I 69
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
12

Turn right onto M 21

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
13

Turn left onto Harrison Street

382 ft · 20 sec · Harrison Street
14

Turn left onto M 21

235 ft · 9 sec · East Court Street
15

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 65.2 miles from Coopersville, MI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.9 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 29 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.2 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m

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 Coopersville, 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 Coopersville, MI

This is one driving day of about 130.3 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Coopersville, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 69.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Grand Ledge, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Ledge, MI

65 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

East Grand Rapids, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Portland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Coopersville, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Durand, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18.6

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16162449419

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Swartz Creek, Michigan

1.8 mi

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Grand Rapids, Michigan

2.9 mi

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.7

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16162449419

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Coffee Clubhouse LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.9

Kentwood, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+16168035450

Visit website

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16164198613

Visit website

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16169573110

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55.9

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 130.3

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Coopersville Historical Museum

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Coopersville, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+16169977240

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 130.3

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 18.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 130.3

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 18.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 27.9

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 129.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Street

At end of road, turn right onto East Street

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids

Navigation decision point

Toward I 96 East: Grand Rapids
5
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 96

Merge onto I 96

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward I 69 East: Flint

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
7
129.4 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.37 one way

$40.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.37 $44.73
premium $4.89 $25.08 $50.15
diesel $5.61 $28.77 $57.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25
Efficient EV 32.6 0 $11.40 $5.21
EV Truck/SUV 52.1 0 $18.24 $8.34

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 18, 2026

Origin

Coopersville, MI

Afternoon in Coopersville on Saturday

Local time

2:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Saturday

Local time

2:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 15 mph 87% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 11:57PM EDT until April 18 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

2h 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

130.3 mi in 2h 21m, mostly highway — 69.9 mi of that is on I 96.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 130.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, MI before heading back.

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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