Trip from Flint, MI to Brooklyn, MI

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

91.5 mi

147 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

Downtown Brooklyn, MI, MI

Brooklyn, MI

Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Brooklyn, MI covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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, US 23 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.4 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

45.8 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 91.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.4 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 26 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 45.4 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 91.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 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 / none lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

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

Exit 133 Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
6
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
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 none lane. Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
51.4 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 23 BUS

Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45 Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

Towns Along This Route

Between Flint, MI and Brooklyn, MI, road signs point toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor, M 52: Chelsea and Manchester.

M 14 West: Ann Arbor

51.4 mi in | ~57m | via US 23 BUS

M 52: Chelsea

67.9 mi in | ~1h 15m

Manchester

67.9 mi in | ~1h 15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 23 45.4 mi 48m
I 94 11.4 mi 12m
US 23 BUS 5.2 mi 5m
Sharon Hollow Road 3.8 mi 5m
Horning Road 3.7 mi 9m
M-52 3.7 mi 5m
Pleasant Lake Road 3.3 mi 4m
Chelsea Manchester Road 3.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 23 — 45.4 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Brooklyn, 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 / none 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
Use the none lane.
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

45 mi · 48 min · US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor Use the none lane.
10

Take the exit onto US 23 BUS

5.2 mi · 5 min · US 23 BUS
Exit 45 Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 94

11 mi · 12 min · I 94
Toward I 94 West: Chicago Use the none lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward M 52: Chelsea, Manchester
13

Turn right onto M 52

3.3 mi · 4 min · Chelsea Manchester Road
Use the none lane.
14

Continue on M 52

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Manchester Road
15

Continue on M 52

3.7 mi · 5 min · M-52
16

Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Lake Road
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on Sharon Hollow Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road
18

At end of road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road

323 ft · 6 sec · Sharon Valley Road
19

Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road

2.8 mi · 3 min · Sharon Hollow Road
20

Turn slight right onto Herman Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Herman Road
21

Keep slight right at fork onto Horning Road

3.7 mi · 9 min · Horning Road
22

Continue on Case Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Case Road
23

Continue on Mill Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Mill Street
24

At end of road, turn left onto M 50

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North Main Street
25

Turn sharp right onto Chicago Street

101 ft · 2 sec · Chicago Street
26

Arrive at destination

Chicago Street

Trip Plan

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 45.8 miles from Flint, MI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 miles.

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 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.8 miles or 51m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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 91.5 miles and 1h 54m.

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.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 45.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.8 mi from Flint, MI · 51m into the drive

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

46 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

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brooklyn, MI

The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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

$13.90 one way

$27.80 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $15.32 $30.64
premium $4.80 $17.27 $34.55
diesel $5.64 $20.33 $40.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.61 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Flint, MI

Evening in Flint on Sunday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, MI

Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

5 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 54m 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 Brooklyn, MI covers 91.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 94, US 23 BUS. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 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 $13.90 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 91.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flint, MI and Brooklyn, MI, road signs point toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor, M 52: Chelsea and Manchester.

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