Origin
Dimondale, MI
Morning in Dimondale on Wednesday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dimondale, MI to Flint, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
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6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dimondale, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.8-mile drive from Dimondale to Flint, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option for a short hop within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on I-96 and I-69 BL, with a short segment on East Saginaw Street. This drive is all about covering ground, not about leisurely sightseeing.
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
31.4 miles from Dimondale, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 62.8-mile journey, with 81% of the route being on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.5 miles on I-69 BL, so settle in for some consistent highway driving. While not a particularly winding or technical route, it offers a clear path with minimal distractions. You'll transition between different highway segments, but the overall feel remains one of efficient transit through Michigan's landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 BL is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 BL and East Saginaw Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 62.8 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 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward I 496, US 127 North: East Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106B
Toward I 496, US 127 North: East Lansing
6
13.1 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 127
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127 toward US 127 North: Clare
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 8
Toward US 127 North: Clare
5
14.2 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Gra...
5
14.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 69 BL; M 43 / East Saginaw Street
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43 / East Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
7
61.8 mi into trip
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~1h 11m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 BL | 41.5 mi | 42m |
| East Saginaw Street | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| I 96 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Michigan Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 127 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Holt Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Eaton Rapids Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69 BL
— 41.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dimondale, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on East Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Continue on West Holt Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Holt Highway
3
Turn right onto M 99
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Michigan Road
4
Continue on M 99
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Michigan Road
5
Continue on M 99
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Eaton Rapids Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
Merge onto I 96
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 96
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 106B
Toward I 496, US 127 North: East Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 496; US 127
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 127
Exit 8
Toward US 127 North: Clare
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
12
Turn straight onto North Homer Street
265 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Homer Street
13
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 BL
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Saginaw Street
15
Continue on I 69 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saginaw Highway
16
Take the ramp onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 69 BL
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
41 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69 BL
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
20
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
21
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
22
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
23
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
24
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of just over an hour, this route offers excellent flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning or afternoon, with no need to split the drive. The estimated fuel cost of $10 suggests you won't need to worry much about frequent stops for gas. Pay attention to the transitions between I-96, I-69 BL, and East Saginaw Street to ensure you're on the correct path. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own break before or after reaching Flint if needed.
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 31.4 miles from Dimondale, MI, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 62.8 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 40m 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 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 Dimondale, 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 Dimondale, MI
This is one driving day of about 62.8 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dimondale, 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 I 69 BL for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Dimondale, MI · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Dimondale, 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.
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
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
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
Morning in Flint on Wednesday
Local time
8:32 AM
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
25 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 14m 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 Dimondale, MI to Flint, MI covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69 BL, East Saginaw Street, I 96. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Dimondale, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 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 17 significant decision points across 62.8 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 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Dimondale, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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