Origin
Escanaba, MI
Morning in Escanaba on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Escanaba, MI to Flint, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
370.4 mi
596 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
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6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Escanaba, MI
Andrew Schwark
Trip Overview
The drive from Escanaba, MI to Flint, MI covers 370.4 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 12th Street, Ludington Street, Stephenson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185.2 miles from Escanaba, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 370.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 12th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Escanaba, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ludington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stephenson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lincoln Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lakeshore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 12th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Escanaba, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
13 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto South 12th Street
200 ft
·
16 sec
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South 12th Street
3
Turn left onto Ludington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ludington Street
4
Turn right onto Stephenson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stephenson Avenue
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Avenue
6
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
7
Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lincoln Road
8
Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi
·
55 min
·
US-2/US-41/M-35
9
Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
10
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
11
Continue on US-2 West
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US-2 West
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
13
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
15
Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward M 21
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
M 21
17
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chavez Drive
18
Turn right onto East Court Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Court Street
19
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.2 miles from Escanaba, MI, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
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 81 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.2 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 43m
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 Escanaba, 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 Escanaba, MI
This is one driving day of about 370.4 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Escanaba, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.2 mi from Escanaba, MI · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.2 miles from Escanaba, 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
$57.91 one way
$115.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $63.58 | $127.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $71.28 | $142.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.78 | $163.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Mackinac Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.89 | $17.78 |
| Efficient EV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.41 | $14.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.2 | 1 | $51.86 | $23.71 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
8:13 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
7 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
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Escanaba, MI to Flint, MI covers 370.4 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 12th Street, Ludington Street, Stephenson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.2 miles from Escanaba, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Escanaba, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Escanaba, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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