Trip from Flint, MI to Kilmanagh, MI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

84.5 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 31m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 53m

10 AM

1h 44m

12 PM

1h 42m

3 PM

1h 44m

5 PM

1h 52m

8 PM

1h 34m

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

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Kilmanagh, MI

Adrien Olichon

Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Kilmanagh, MI covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, UAW Freeway, Bay City-Forestville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.21 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.

Midpoint

42.3 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 84.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Flint, MI to Kilmanagh, MI covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 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 36.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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

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

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Third Street

Turn right onto East Third Street

Navigation decision point

47.1 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City

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

Exit 162A Toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City

73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | M 25 / Center Street

At end of road, turn left onto M 25 / Center Street

Navigation decision point

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 Kilmanagh, MI, road signs point toward M 25 East: Downtown and Bay City.

M 25 East: Downtown

47.1 mi in | ~52m

Bay City

47.1 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	36.5 mi	39m
UAW Freeway	9.7 mi	10m
Bay City-Forestville Road	7.5 mi	8m
West Center Road	7.2 mi	8m
West Bay City-Forestville Road	5.2 mi	5m
North Unionville Road	4.7 mi	5m
Kilmanagh Road	3.5 mi	6m
BS I 75	3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 36.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Kilmanagh, MI.

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn uturn onto M 21

253 ft · 17 sec · East Court Street

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

Turn right onto East Third Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Third Street

Turn left onto Chavez Drive

483 ft · 13 sec · Chavez Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 475 North

Merge onto I 475

9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

Merge onto I 75; US 23

37 mi · 39 min · I 75; US 23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 162A Toward M 25 East: Downtown, Bay City

Merge onto BS I 75; M 25

3.0 mi · 3 min · BS I 75; M 25

Turn left onto M 25

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Madison Avenue

Turn right onto M 25

2.2 mi · 2 min · Center Avenue

Continue on M 25

7.2 mi · 8 min · West Center Road

Continue on M 25

7.5 mi · 8 min · Bay City-Forestville Road

Continue on M 25

5.2 mi · 5 min · West Bay City-Forestville Road

Continue on M 25

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Bay Street

At end of road, turn left onto M 25

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Center Street

Continue on M 25

4.4 mi · 5 min · North Unionville Road

Continue on M 25

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Beck Street

Continue on M 25

0.4 mi · 27 sec · East Pine Street

Continue on M 25

0.3 mi · 21 sec · North Unionville Road

Continue on M 25

0.6 mi · 40 sec · Kollis Road

Continue on M 25

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Unionville Road

Turn right onto Kilmanagh Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Kilmanagh Road

Arrive at destination

Kilmanagh Road

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 42.3 miles from Flint, MI, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.3 miles or 47m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kilmanagh, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 84.5 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Flint, MI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 36.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.3 mi from Flint, MI · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bay City, MI

42 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

Birch Run, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrollton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kilmanagh, MI

The final approach into Kilmanagh, 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

$13.21 one way

$26.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$14.50	$29.01
premium	$4.89	$16.26	$32.52
diesel	$5.61	$18.66	$37.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.3	$8.87	$4.06
Efficient EV	21.1	$7.39	$3.38
EV Truck/SUV	33.8	$11.83	$5.41

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Night in Flint on Thursday

Local time

10:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kilmanagh, MI

Night in Kilmanagh on Thursday

Local time

10:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

10 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 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 Kilmanagh, MI covers 84.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, UAW Freeway, Bay City-Forestville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.3 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 $13.21 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 straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Between Flint, MI and Kilmanagh, MI, road signs point toward M 25 East: Downtown and Bay City.

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