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Trip from Flint, MI to Belleville, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Belleville, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Belleville, MI covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 23, I 94, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 73.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.5 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 19 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 54.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 6 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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.
7
6 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
8
53.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo

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 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo
8
60.5 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35 Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
8
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports

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 Belleville, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, Detroit and Airports.

Toledo

53.8 mi in | ~59m | via US 23

Detroit

60.5 mi in | ~1h 6m

Airports

61.1 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 23 54.5 mi 58m
I 94 9.8 mi 10m
I 75 2.1 mi 2m
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 2.1 mi 2m
Belleville Road 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Grand Traverse Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Court Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 54.5 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Belleville, 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

2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 133 Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8

Merge onto I 75; US 23

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 75; US 23
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

48 mi · 51 min · US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 23
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 35 Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 94 BL East: Detroit, Airports Use the right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 37 sec
15

Merge onto I 94

9.8 mi · 10 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 190 Toward Belleville Road Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn right onto Belleville Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Belleville Road
18

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.7 mi from Flint, MI · 41m into the drive

Downtown Green Oak, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Green Oak, MI

37 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

Lake Fenton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Green Oak, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belleville, MI

The final approach into Belleville, 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

$11.49 one way

$22.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.62 $25.23
premium $4.89 $14.14 $28.29
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Morning in Flint on Saturday

Local time

11:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belleville, MI

Morning in Belleville on Saturday

Local time

11:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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 25m 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 Belleville, MI covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 23, I 94, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.7 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 $11.49 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 73.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 6 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Flint, MI and Belleville, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, Detroit and Airports.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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