The drive from Flint, MI to Ross, MI covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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, I 96, Paul B. Henry Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.34 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
58.7 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 117.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 117.3 miles, with most of the trip on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 46 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 23 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 46 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 117.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
46.9 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
6
55.9 mi into trip|~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
7
100.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward M 6 West: Holland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
7
108.9 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Kalamazoo Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
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 Ross, MI, road signs point toward Lansing and M 6 West: Holland.
Lansing
46.9 mi in|~49m
M 6 West: Holland
100.2 mi in|~1h 46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi
47m
I 96
42.9 mi
46m
Paul B. Henry Freeway
7.8 mi
8m
I 69
7.2 mi
7m
Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi
3m
84th Street Southeast
2.3 mi
3m
US 131
1.7 mi
1m
100th Street Southwest
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 46 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Ross, 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
46 mi·47 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·25 sec
Toward US 127: Clare, LansingUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·39 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·39 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
7.2 mi·7 min·I 69
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·29 sec
Exit 81Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
Exit 81Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
12
Merge onto I 96
43 mi·46 min·I 96
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 46Toward M 6 West: HollandUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on M 6
7.8 mi·8 min·Paul B. Henry Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 11Toward Kalamazoo AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 11Toward Kalamazoo Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi·3 min·Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on 84th Street Southeast
2.3 mi·3 min·84th Street Southeast
19
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
20
Merge onto US 131
1.7 mi·1 min·US 131
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 72Toward 100th Street
22
Turn right onto 100th Street Southwest
1.3 mi·1 min·100th Street Southwest
23
Arrive at destination
100th Street Southwest
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 58.7 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46 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 26 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ross, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 117.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 46 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.7 mi from Flint, MI
· 1h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.34 one way
$36.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.13
$40.27
premium
$4.89
$22.57
$45.15
diesel
$5.61
$25.90
$51.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
Efficient EV
29.3
0
$10.26
$4.69
EV Truck/SUV
46.9
0
$16.42
$7.51
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Friday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ross, MI
Morning
in Ross on Friday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
18 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
2h 8m 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 Ross, MI covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, I 96, Paul B. Henry Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.7 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 $18.34 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 117.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Flint, MI and Ross, MI, road signs point toward Lansing and M 6 West: Holland.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
