Origin
Erie, MI
Late night in Erie on Thursday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, MI to Flint, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
99.4 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, MI
Photography Maghradze PH
Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, MI to Flint, MI covers 99.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, Lewis Avenue, Ida West Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.5 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.54 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Erie, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 99.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and Lewis Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.5 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 78.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Lewis Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.2 miles in near US 23.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 48.2 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
48.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
7
95.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m 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
7
95.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
6
95.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m 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
98.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m 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 | 78.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| Lewis Avenue | 6 mi | 8m |
| Ida West Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| East Samaria Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Lakeside Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Jackman Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Dixie Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 78.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on East Erie Road
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Erie Road
2
Turn right onto M 125
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dixie Highway
3
Turn left onto US-24 CONN
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeside Road
4
Continue on East Samaria Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Samaria Road
5
Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lewis Avenue
6
Turn left onto Albain Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Albain Road
7
Turn right onto Jackman Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackman Road
8
Turn left onto Ida West Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ida West Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
10
Merge onto US 23
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
15
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
18
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
19
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
20
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
21
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
22
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
23
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 49.7 miles from Erie, MI, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.5 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 1h 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Erie, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erie, MI
This is one driving day of about 99.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Erie, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 78.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Erie, MI · 1h 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Erie, 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 78.5 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.54 one way
$31.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.44 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
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
Late night in Flint on Thursday
Local time
12:26 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
20 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 56m 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 Erie, MI to Flint, MI covers 99.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Lewis Avenue, Ida West Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 miles from Erie, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.54 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 99.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 48.2 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Erie, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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