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Trip from Flint, MI to Allen, MI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

117.1 mi

188 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 13m

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

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Downtown Allen, MI, MI

Allen, MI

Yaroslav Shuraev

Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Allen, MI covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m 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, US 127, Moscow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.6 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.31 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

58.5 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 117.1 miles, with most of the trip on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.6 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 40.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

9
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. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Grand Traverse Street

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

Navigation decision point

6
41.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 69 BL

Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: East Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6
48.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | North Howard Avenue

Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | M 60

Take the exit onto M 60 toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson

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

Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jacks...

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 Allen, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69: East Lansing, M 60 and Jackson.

Bl I 69: East Lansing

41.4 mi in | ~43m | via I 69 BL

M 60

84.5 mi in | ~1h 34m | via M 60

Jackson

84.5 mi in | ~1h 34m | via M 60

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 40.6 mi 41m
US 127 33.4 mi 35m
Moscow Road 11.4 mi 15m
East Chicago Road 9.5 mi 12m
I 69 BL 6.8 mi 11m
M 60 6.1 mi 8m
West Chicago Road 4.7 mi 6m
I 94 1.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Chevrolet-Buick Freeway — 40.6 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn uturn onto M 21

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Court Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge onto I 69

41 mi · 41 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6

Take the exit onto I 69 BL

6.8 mi · 11 min · I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto North Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 127 South
10

Merge onto US 127

33 mi · 35 min · US 127
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12

Merge onto I 94

1.8 mi · 1 min · I 94
13

Take the exit onto M 60

6.1 mi · 8 min · M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
14

Turn left onto Moscow Road

11 mi · 15 min · Moscow Road
15

Turn right onto US 12

9.5 mi · 12 min · East Chicago Road
16

Continue on US 12; M 99

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
17

Continue on US 12

4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
18

Continue on US 12; M 49

0.4 mi · 39 sec · East Chicago Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 12; M 49

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 58.5 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.5 miles or 1h 6m 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 50m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Flint, 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 Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 117.1 miles and 2h 19m.

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 40.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.5 mi from Flint, MI · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Michigan Center, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

59 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

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

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

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Allen, MI

The final approach into Allen, 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 Allen, 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

$18.31 one way

$36.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.10 $40.20
premium $4.89 $22.53 $45.07
diesel $5.61 $25.85 $51.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.1 0 $12.30 $5.62
Efficient EV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68
EV Truck/SUV 46.8 0 $16.39 $7.49

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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

7:27 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

Allen, MI

Evening in Allen on Tuesday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

2h 19m 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 Allen, MI covers 117.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, US 127, Moscow 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 58.5 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 $18.31 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 117.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Flint, MI and Allen, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69: East Lansing, M 60 and Jackson.

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