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Trip from Flint, MI to Norway, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 39m

Distance

412.8 mi

664 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

40 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 30m ★
6 AM
7h 39m
8 AM
7h 59m
10 AM
7h 46m
12 PM
7h 44m
3 PM
7h 47m
5 PM
7h 58m
8 PM
7h 34m

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

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Downtown Norway, MI, MI

Norway, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Norway, MI covers 412.8 miles and takes about 7h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US-2 West, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

206.4 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 218.5 mi 3h 44m
US-2 West 135.3 mi 2h 41m
US 2 24.1 mi 27m
US 2 & 41 20.5 mi 25m
UAW Freeway 9.7 mi 10m
North Lincoln Road 2 mi 3m
Ludington Street 1.5 mi 1m
East Third Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 218.5 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn uturn onto M 21

253 ft · 17 sec · East Court Street
3

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Saginaw Street
4

Turn right onto East Third Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Third Street
5

Turn left onto Chavez Drive

483 ft · 13 sec · Chavez Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7

Merge onto I 475

9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
8

Merge onto I 75; US 23

38 mi · 40 min · I 75; US 23
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 75; US 23
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

118 mi · 2 hr 1 min · I 75
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12

Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL

0.7 mi · 1 min · US-2 West
13

Continue on US 2

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 2
14

Continue on US 2

135 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
15

Merge onto US 2; US 41; M 35

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
16

Turn right onto US 2; US 41

1.5 mi · 1 min · Ludington Street
17

Continue on US 2; US 41

20 mi · 25 min · US 2 & 41
18

Turn right onto US 2

21 mi · 24 min · US 2
19

Turn left onto Section Street

68 ft · 2 sec · Section Street
20

Arrive at destination

Section Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.4 miles from Flint, MI, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.5 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 91 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 206.4 miles or 3h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norway, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 412.8 miles and 7h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 218.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheboygan, MI

206 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

Skidway Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boyne City, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 206.4 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mug Shots Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rapid River, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 353.8

+19063981415

Top Coffee Stop

Bluetick Brew Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bark River, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 383.3

Hours: 6:30 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Mama Bears Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vulcan, Michigan

2 mi

Mug Shots Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 353.8

Rapid River, Michigan

+19063981415

Circle K

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 353.8

Rapid River, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19069367151

Visit website

Bluetick Brew Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 383.3

Bark River, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Mama Bears Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 412.8

Vulcan, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Uncharted Grounds Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 117.9

Houghton Lake, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+19892022199

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Mystery Spot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 235.9

St Ignace, Michigan

+19066438322

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Wood Observation Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 235.9

St Ignace, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

Castle Rock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 235.9

St Ignace, Michigan

+19066438268

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 229.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saginaw Street

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Third Street

Turn right onto East Third Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 475 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 475 North
6
229.1 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

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

Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.54 one way

$129.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $70.86 $141.72
premium $4.89 $79.44 $158.88
diesel $5.61 $91.14 $182.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

40 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Gaylord, MI

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bay City, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Star Line Ferry - Tesla Supercharger

Mackinaw City, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Escanaba, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Saginaw, MI

Saginaw, MI

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Grayling, MI

Grayling, MI

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Mackinaw City, MI

Mackinaw City, MI

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Randy Wise Hyundai

Flint, MI

Blink Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 14 RED_E: 6 Tesla: 4 Blink Network: 3 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 1 EV Connect: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 FCN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 123.8 1 $43.34 $19.81
Efficient EV 103.2 1 $36.12 $16.51
EV Truck/SUV 165.1 2 $57.79 $26.42

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Saturday

Local time

2:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 17 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Destination

Norway, MI

Afternoon in Norway on Saturday

Local time

1:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 39m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 7h 39m highway drive covering 412.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US-2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 218.5 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 218.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US-2 West. You will hit about 15 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 412.8 miles you will encounter 15 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third 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.

On the drive from Flint, MI to Norway, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

Escanaba

229.1 mi in | ~3h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 39m. Total distance: 412.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Flint, MI to Norway, MI covers 412.8 miles and takes about 7h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US-2 West, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 206.4 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 $64.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 412.8 miles you will encounter 15 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Flint, MI to Norway, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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