Origin
Flint, MI
Evening in Flint on Thursday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Parma, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
92 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, MI
Castorly Stock
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Parma, MI covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, US 127, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.6 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.38 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
46 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 92 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 92 miles, with most of the trip on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and US 127. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.6 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 13 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 92 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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
|
~43m in
|
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
|
~55m in
|
North Howard Avenue
Turn left onto North Howard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
48.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the ramp toward US 127 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 127 South
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 Parma, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bl I 69: East Lansing along the way.
Bl I 69: East Lansing
41.4 mi in
|
~43m
|
via I 69 BL
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 40.6 mi | 41m |
| US 127 | 33.4 mi | 35m |
| I 94 | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| I 69 BL | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| North Parma Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Union Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 40.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Parma, 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
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 94
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Parma
14
Turn left onto North Parma Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Parma Road
15
Continue on North Union Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Union Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
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 46 miles from Flint, MI, or about 50m 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 20 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 50m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parma, 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 92 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 46 mi from Flint, MI · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parma, MI
The final approach into Parma, 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
$14.38 one way
$28.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.70 | $35.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Parma, MI
Evening in Parma on Thursday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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 44m 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 Parma, MI covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, US 127, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46 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 $14.38 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 92 miles you will encounter 13 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.
On the drive from Flint, MI to Parma, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bl I 69: East Lansing along the way.
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