Trip from Flint, MI to Algonac, MI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

82.9 mi

133 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 38m ★

6 AM

1h 46m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 51m

12 PM

1h 50m

3 PM

1h 52m

5 PM

2h 1m

8 PM

1h 41m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Algonac, MI covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, County Line Road, Memphis Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.96 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

41.5 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Flint, MI to Algonac, MI covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saginaw Street

Turn left onto Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

48.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 184 Toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond

69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | M 29 / Green Street

Turn sharp left onto M 29 / Green Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

82.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Flint, MI and Algonac, MI, road signs point toward M 19: Sandusky and Richmond.

M 19: Sandusky

48.1 mi in | ~50m

Richmond

48.1 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway	47.4 mi	48m
County Line Road	7.6 mi	10m
Memphis Ridge Road	5.5 mi	7m
Dixie Highway	4.7 mi	7m
Pointe Tremble Road	4.3 mi	7m
Kinney Road	3.7 mi	5m
Dyke Road	2.8 mi	4m
North Main Street	2.4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Chevrolet-Buick Freeway — 47.4 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn uturn onto M 21

253 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

Turn left onto Saginaw Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Saginaw Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 69

47 mi · 48 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 184 Toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond

Turn right onto M 19

3.7 mi · 5 min · Kinney Road

Continue on M 19

1.0 mi · 1 min · Burnell Road

Continue on M 19

1.1 mi · 1 min · Memphis Ridge Road

Continue on M 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on M 19

4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

Continue on M 19

2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

Turn slight left onto Muttonville Lane

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Muttonville Lane

At end of road, turn right onto County Line Road

7.6 mi · 10 min · County Line Road

Turn sharp left onto M 29

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Green Street

Continue on M 29

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Main Street

Continue on M 29

4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

Continue on M 29

2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

Continue on M 29

4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road

Continue on M 29

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Saint Clair River Drive

Turn left

333 ft · 26 sec

Turn right

31 ft · 2 sec

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 41.5 miles from Flint, MI, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 43m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Algonac, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flint, 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 Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for about 47.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.5 mi from Flint, MI · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

41 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.

Popular next leg

Ann Arbor, MI to Algonac, MI

87.6 mi · 1h 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Toledo, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Detroit, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Algonac, MI

The final approach into Algonac, 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 Algonac, 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

$12.96 one way

$25.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$14.23	$28.46
premium	$4.89	$15.95	$31.91
diesel	$5.61	$18.30	$36.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.9	$8.70	$3.98
Efficient EV	20.7	$7.25	$3.32
EV Truck/SUV	33.2	$11.61	$5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Flint, MI

Evening in Flint on Tuesday

Local time

7:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

W 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:00PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Algonac, MI

Evening in Algonac on Tuesday

Local time

7:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

27 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 45m 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 Flint, MI to Algonac, MI covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, County Line Road, Memphis Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from Flint, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.96 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 is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Between Flint, MI and Algonac, MI, road signs point toward M 19: Sandusky and Richmond.