Origin
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Camden, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
131.2 mi
211 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Flint to Camden is 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m via Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Michigan, making it a straightforward trip within the state. It's primarily a highway-focused experience, suggesting a less winding and more direct path. With a single recommended stop and a short duration, this route is well-suited for a same-day excursion. The relatively low fuel cost also makes it an economical choice for a quick journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.6 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 131.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 63% of the journey utilizing main roads and freeways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, including one uninterrupted stretch of 40.6 miles. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, transitioning onto US 127 and then Moscow Road. While not entirely freeway, the majority of the route offers a direct and efficient path, minimizing slower, more winding sections. This highway-centric profile suggests a drive where you can comfortably maintain speed.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127. You will hit about 16 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 131.2 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 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.4 mi into trip
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~43m in
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I 69 BL
Take the exit onto I 69 BL toward BL I 69: East Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
6
48.4 mi into trip
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~55m in
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North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
84.5 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
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M 60
Take the exit onto M 60 toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jacks...
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 Camden, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69: East Lansing, M 60 and Jackson.
Bl I 69: East Lansing
41.4 mi in
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~43m
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via I 69 BL
M 60
84.5 mi in
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~1h 34m
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via M 60
Jackson
84.5 mi in
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~1h 34m
|
via M 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 40.6 mi | 41m |
| US 127 | 33.4 mi | 35m |
| Moscow Road | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| East Chicago Road | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| North Edon Road | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 69 BL | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| M 60 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| South Edon Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 40.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Camden, 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
41 mi
·
41 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit onto I 69 BL
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 69 BL
Toward BL I 69: East Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Howard Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 127 South
10
Merge onto US 127
33 mi
·
35 min
·
US 127
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
12
Merge onto I 94
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94
13
Take the exit onto M 60
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
M 60
Toward M 60, I 94 Business: Spring Arbor, Jackson
14
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
15
Turn right onto US 12
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
East Chicago Road
16
Continue on US 12; M 99
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Chicago Street
17
Continue on US 12
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chicago Road
18
Turn left onto M 49
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Edon Road
19
Continue on M 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
20
Continue on M 49
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Edon Road
21
Continue on M 49
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
22
Turn right onto West Bell Street
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Bell Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Bell Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 38m duration, this is easily a single-day trip, and you can afford to be flexible with your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the 131.2 miles; consider timing this stop around the halfway point or when you feel ready for a brief rest. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart Flint, as options might become less frequent once you're on the more rural stretches of US 127. Keep an eye on signage for US 127 as it's a key artery for this route.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.6 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 29 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, 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 131.2 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for about 40.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.6 mi from Flint, MI · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.6 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, MI
The final approach into Camden, 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 Camden, 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
$20.51 one way
$41.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.97 | $57.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.48 | $5.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.37 | $8.40 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Camden, MI
Morning in Camden on Friday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
22 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 38m 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 Camden, MI covers 131.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, US 127, Moscow Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.6 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 $20.51 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.2 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 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles (I 69 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Flint, MI and Camden, MI, road signs point toward Bl I 69: East Lansing, M 60 and Jackson.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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