Origin
Flint, MI
Evening in Flint on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Allen Park, MI
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
77.6 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allen Park, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Flint to Allen Park covers 77.6 miles of Michigan’s Midwest landscape. Expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate a combination of East Fifth Street, the UAW Freeway, and I-94 to reach your destination. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $12, this is a budget-friendly commute that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops allows you to complete the transit in one straightforward push.
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
38.8 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 77.6-mile trek is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel compared to a standard freeway slog. Navigating East Fifth Street serves as your longest uninterrupted stretch, meaning you will be managing frequent turns and road transitions throughout the drive. As you move away from Flint, the character of the road remains consistent, requiring your full attention as you transition between local surface streets and urban connectors.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Fifth 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Flint, MI to Allen Park, MI is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Allen Park, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Fifth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| UAW Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Fifth Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Allen Park, MI.
1
Start on the route
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
335 ft
·
30 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Fifth Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
UAW Freeway
6
Merge slight right
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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I 94 West: Chicago
9
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
10
Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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M 39: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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M 39 South: Southfield Freeway, Pelham Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
M 39 South: Southfield Freeway
14
Continue on Southfield Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southfield Road
15
Keep slight left to continue on Southfield Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southfield Road
16
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
17
Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
18
Turn left onto Allen Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
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Allen Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this route lacks long highway stretches, your best strategy is to plan for a steady, focused drive rather than a high-speed sprint. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your navigation before departing to ensure you are comfortable with the sequence of roads. Since the total duration is under an hour and a half, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up your tank in Flint before you head out to avoid mid-trip stops. Staying alert for local traffic patterns will make your transition onto the UAW Freeway and I-94 much smoother.
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 38.8 miles from Flint, MI, or about 44m 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 77.6 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 44m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allen Park, 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 77.6 miles and 1h 29m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Flint, MI · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Allen Park, MI
The final approach into Allen Park, 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 Park, 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
$11.79 one way
$23.57 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Allen Park, MI
Evening in Allen Park on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Flint, MI to Allen Park, MI covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Fifth Street, UAW Freeway, I 94. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 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 $11.79 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.
The drive from Flint, MI to Allen Park, MI is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Allen Park, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flint, MI to Allen Park, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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