Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Sunday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Belmont, MI
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
117.8 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Flint to Belmont, Michigan, expect a straightforward journey covering 117.8 miles. You should set aside approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes of drive time to complete this transit. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budget roughly $17 for fuel to cover the trip in its entirety. Navigating through the Midwest, you will rely on local roads rather than major interstate corridors. It is an ideal route if you prefer a direct, no-nonsense travel experience without the need for intermediate stops.
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
58.9 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating via East Court Street, South Grand Traverse Street, and the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on East Court Street, you should stay alert as the road requires frequent attention to turns and transitions. The personality of this drive is distinctly local, keeping you off the high-speed corridors and firmly on city and regional thoroughfares. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on the immediate road ahead.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Court 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 Belmont, MI is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Belmont, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Grand Traverse Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 127 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 96 WEST | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Beltline Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plainfield Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Belmont, MI.
1
Start on the route
92 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn uturn onto East Court Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Court Street
3
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi
·
47 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 127: Clare, Lansing
7
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
8
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
9
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
7 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
12
Merge slight left
51 mi
·
55 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue
14
Turn straight onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
15
Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Plainfield Avenue Northeast
16
Turn right onto Coit Avenue Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coit Avenue Northeast
17
Turn right onto Jupiter Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jupiter Avenue Northeast
18
Turn right onto Belmont Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Belmont Avenue Northeast
19
Turn right onto Lynhurst Street Northeast
26 ft
·
1 sec
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Lynhurst Street Northeast
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 117.8-mile journey, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local congestion. Because there are no designated stops on this route, make sure you are fueled up and ready to go before you pull out of Flint. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, keep a close eye on your GPS navigation to ensure you don't miss any critical turns on the local streets. If you prefer a relaxed pace, treat the two-hour duration as a steady, low-stress block of time. Use the $17 fuel estimate as your baseline, but consider topping off your tank at your point of origin to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted arrival in Belmont.
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 58.9 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belmont, 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 117.8 miles and 2h 9m.
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 58.9 mi from Flint, MI · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belmont, MI
The final approach into Belmont, 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 Belmont, 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
$17.89 one way
$35.79 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.24 | $44.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
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: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.37 | $5.65 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.31 | $4.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
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.
Destination
Belmont, MI
Afternoon in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
2 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
2h 9m 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 Belmont, MI covers 117.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Court Street, South Grand Traverse Street, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.9 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 $17.89 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 Belmont, MI is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Belmont, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flint, MI to Belmont, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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