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Trip from Flint, MI to Breckenridge, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

64.2 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Breckenridge, MI, MI

Breckenridge, MI

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Trip Overview

This 64.2-mile drive from Flint to Breckenridge, Michigan, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $10, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and local roads like Gratiot Road and the UAW Freeway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this journey is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. As both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Michigan, you'll be traversing familiar terrain.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This route presents a mixed drive, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, particularly on I-75, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 23.4 miles. As you transition off the interstate onto roads like Gratiot Road and the UAW Freeway, the character of the drive will naturally shift to a more local feel. This blend means you can enjoy efficient travel for a significant portion, followed by a more grounded experience as you approach your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 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 23.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

754 ft 602 ft

Total Climb

144 ft

Total Descent

164 ft

Highest Point

754 ft

~9.2 mi in

Elevation Range

152 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 5/10

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 64.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

7
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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saginaw Street

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

6
33.9 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

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

Exit 149 Toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
5
34.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | M 46 / East Holland Avenue

Enter roundabout onto M 46 / East Holland Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
34.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | M 46 / East Holland Avenue

Enter roundabout onto M 46 / East Holland Avenue

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.

Between Flint, MI and Breckenridge, MI, road signs point toward M 46: Buena Vista and Sandusky.

M 46: Buena Vista

33.9 mi in | ~38m

Sandusky

33.9 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 23.4 mi 25m
Gratiot Road 16.7 mi 19m
UAW Freeway 9.7 mi 10m
East Monroe Road 5 mi 7m
Sheridan Avenue 1.9 mi 2m
East Holland Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Gratiot Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
East Remington Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 23.4 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

23 mi · 25 min · I 75; US 23
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Exit 149 Toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
10

Enter roundabout onto M 46

13 ft · 0 sec · East Holland Avenue
11

Continue on M 46

0.2 mi · 15 sec · East Holland Avenue
12

Enter roundabout onto M 46

106 ft · 5 sec · East Holland Avenue
13

Continue on M 46

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn slight right onto M 46

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street
15

Turn left onto M 46

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
16

Continue on M 46

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Williams Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on M 46

11 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
19

Continue on M 46

0.6 mi · 40 sec · East Saginaw Street
20

Continue on M 46

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street
21

Continue on M 46

4.1 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Road
22

Continue on M 46

0.5 mi · 1 min · Saginaw Street
23

Continue on M 46

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Saginaw Street
24

Continue on M 46

1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Road
25

Continue on M 46

5.0 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
26

Continue on M 46

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East Saginaw Street
27

Arrive at destination

M 46

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Flint, MI · 36m into the drive

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

32 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

Skidway Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Breckenridge, MI

The final approach into Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge, 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

$9.75 one way

$19.50 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $10.75 $21.50
premium $4.80 $12.12 $24.24
diesel $5.64 $14.26 $28.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.62 $2.57
EV Truck/SUV 25.7 0 $8.99 $4.11

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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

Evening in Flint on Thursday

Local time

6:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Breckenridge, MI

Evening in Breckenridge on Thursday

Local time

6:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

14 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 16m 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 Breckenridge, MI covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Gratiot Road, UAW Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 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 $9.75 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 64.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flint, MI and Breckenridge, MI, road signs point toward M 46: Buena Vista and Sandusky.

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