Origin
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Friday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Bessemer, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 5m
Distance
528.3 mi
850 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 57m
★
6 AM
10h 6m
8 AM
10h 24m
10 AM
10h 12m
12 PM
10h 10m
3 PM
10h 13m
5 PM
10h 23m
8 PM
10h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bessemer, MI
Merve Tuncay
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Bessemer, MI covers 528.3 miles and takes about 10h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, M-28, US-2 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
264.2 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
At 528.3 miles and 10h 5m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 75 and M-28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 218.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. You will hit about 23 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 528.3 miles you will encounter 23 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 229.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Saginaw Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
6
229.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
5
312 mi into trip
|
~5h 35m in
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M 28 / M-28
Turn sharp left onto M 28 / M-28
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
347.3 mi into trip
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~6h 17m in
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M 28 / East Munising
Enter roundabout onto M 28 / East Munising
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Flint, MI to Bessemer, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
229.1 mi in
|
~3h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 218.5 mi | 3h 44m |
| M-28 | 70.9 mi | 1h 23m |
| US-2 West | 62.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| US 141 | 59.4 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 41 | 41 mi | 53m |
| M 28 | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| M 77 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| County Road 480 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 218.5 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Bessemer, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Court Street
3
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saginaw Street
4
Turn right onto East Third Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Third Street
5
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
483 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chavez Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7
Merge onto I 475
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
38 mi
·
40 min
·
I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 75; US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 75
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
13
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
14
Continue on US 2
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
US-2 West
15
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi
·
20 min
·
M 77
16
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
17
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cedar Street
18
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Munising
19
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Munising
20
Continue on M 28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
21
Continue on CR 551
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 480
13 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road 480
23
Continue on Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rail Street
24
Turn right onto Division Street
503 ft
·
10 sec
·
Division Street
25
Turn right onto M 28 BUS
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left onto M 28 BUS
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Teal Lake Avenue
27
Turn left onto US 41; M 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 41
28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 41; M 28
29
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; M 28
30
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 41; M 28
31
Continue on US 41; M 28
40 mi
·
51 min
·
US 41; M 28
32
Turn left onto US 141; M 28
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 141; M 28
33
Continue on M 28; M 64
19 mi
·
23 min
·
M 28; M 64
34
Turn right onto US 2
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 2 West
35
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 264.2 miles from Flint, MI, or about 4h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 116 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 264.2 miles or 4h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 264.2 miles or 4h 39m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bessemer, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
Aim for roughly 264 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bessemer, MI
Aim for roughly 264 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Flint, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 218.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 264.2 mi from Flint, MI · 4h 39m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
174 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
349 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Flat Rock, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
264 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 264 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 264.2 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 264 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Bessemer, MI
The final approach into Bessemer, 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 Bessemer, MI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bessemer, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.59 one way
$165.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
185 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $90.68 | $181.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $101.67 | $203.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $116.64 | $233.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$83
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$213–$323
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 184.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 158.5 | 1 | $55.47 | $25.36 |
| Efficient EV | 132.1 | 1 | $46.23 | $21.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 211.3 | 2 | $73.96 | $33.81 |
Gas CO2
185 kg
EV CO2
62 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bessemer, MI
Morning in Bessemer on Friday
Local time
10:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Flat Rock, MI
349 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
15 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
10h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Bessemer, MI covers 528.3 miles and takes about 10h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, M-28, US-2 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 264 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 264.2 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 $82.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 528.3 miles you will encounter 23 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 229.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Flint, MI to Bessemer, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
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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