Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Thursday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Garden City, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garden City, MI
Thomas Renaud
Trip Overview
This straightforward 69.8-mile drive from Flint to Garden City, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, with an estimated fuel cost of $11. The route is predominantly focused on highway driving, offering a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. With no planned stops, you can be in control of your schedule and arrive with plenty of time for your activities. Consider this a quick connection rather than an extensive road trip experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for 87% of this journey, primarily utilizing US 23, I-96, and I-275. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.9 miles on US 23, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficiency, meaning you'll experience mostly smooth, high-speed travel without significant detours onto slower local roads. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing swift transit across the Midwest landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Court Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
982 ft
619 ft
Total Climb
316 ft
Total Descent
433 ft
Highest Point
982 ft
~24.9 mi in
Elevation Range
363 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flint, MI to Garden City, MI is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Garden City, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Street | — | — |
| South Grand Traverse Street | — | — |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| US 23 | — | — |
| I 96 East | — | — |
| I 96 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Garden City, MI.
1
Start on the route
92 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn uturn onto East Court Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Court Street
3
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23: Ann Arbor
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
12
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
14
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
15
Continue straight
6.1 mi
·
6 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 96 East: Detroit
17
Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Jeffries Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Middle Belt Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Middle Belt Road
19
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Schoolcraft Road
20
Turn right onto Middlebelt Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Middlebelt Road
21
Turn right onto Ford Road
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ford Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Flint, MI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Garden City, MI
The final approach into Garden City, 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
$10.91 one way
$21.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Garden City, MI
Afternoon in Garden City on Thursday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
35 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 23m 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 Garden City, MI covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Court Street, South Grand Traverse Street, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 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 $10.91 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.
The drive from Flint, MI to Garden City, MI is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Garden City, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flint, MI to Garden City, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 619 ft to 982 ft elevation with about 316 ft of total climbing.
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