Origin
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Farmington, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, MI
Sarah-Claude Lévesque St-Louis
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Farmington, MI covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 96, M 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 58.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and I 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 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 19 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 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 96. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
0 mi into trip
|
~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.
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
8
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Farmington Road, 9 Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward Farmington Road, 9 Mile Road
6
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
9 Mile Road
Turn left onto 9 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Farmington, MI, road signs point toward Saginaw and M 5 East: Port Huron.
Saginaw
2.9 mi in
|
~4m
M 5 East: Port Huron
52.7 mi in
|
~59m
|
via I 696
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| M 5 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Farmington Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 30.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Farmington, 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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
12
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 696
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
Toward M 5 East: Grand River Avenue
15
Merge onto M 5
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
M 5
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 16
Toward Farmington Road, 9 Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto 9 Mile Road
253 ft
·
12 sec
·
9 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Farmington Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Flint, MI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington, MI
The final approach into Farmington, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.13 one way
$18.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Farmington, MI
Morning in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Hartland, MI
29 mi in
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
1h 6m 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 Farmington, MI covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 96, M 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 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 $9.13 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 58.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 Farmington, MI, road signs point toward Saginaw and M 5 East: Port Huron.
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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