Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Sherwood, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
127.2 mi
205 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherwood, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
This 127.2-mile drive from Flint to Sherwood, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes to complete. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 75% of the journey on major roads, making for efficient travel. Your estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest journey is around $20. Given its manageable length and straightforward path, you can comfortably complete this drive without needing an overnight stop. It offers a practical way to travel across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.6 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 127.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 127.2-mile journey, with I-69 and Chevrolet-Buick Freeway forming the backbone of the route. You'll experience about 75% of the drive on these faster roads, allowing for consistent progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 48.8 miles on I-69, so be prepared for a significant period of highway cruising. While M-66 offers a change of pace, the overall character is one of efficient travel rather than winding country roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. 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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 127.2 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 62.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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.
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
7
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
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I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97
Toward I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
5
97.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
5
97.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
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 Sherwood, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Fort Wayne, Detroit and M 66: Sturgis.
Lansing
46.9 mi in
|
~49m
Fort Wayne
62.9 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via I 69
Detroit
97.3 mi in
|
~1h 43m
M 66: Sturgis
107.6 mi in
|
~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 48.8 mi | 52m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 46 mi | 47m |
| M-66 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Athens Road | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| M 66 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Capital Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 66 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dunks Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 48.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Sherwood, 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, Lansing
Use 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 69
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 69
Exit 97
Toward I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
12
Keep slight right at fork
10 mi
·
11 min
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 66: Sturgis
14
Merge onto I 194; M 66
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sojourner Truth Downtown Parkway
15
Continue on M 66
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
M-66
16
Continue on M 66
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
M 66
17
Continue on M 66
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
M-66
18
Continue on M 66
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
3 Mile Road
19
Continue on M 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Capital Avenue
20
Continue on M 66
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
State Highway 66
21
Continue on M 66
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Athens Road
22
Turn right onto Dunks Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Dunks Road
23
Turn straight onto Athens Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Athens Road
24
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
25
Turn left onto Fremont Street
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fremont Street
26
Arrive at destination
Fremont Street
Trip Plan
With a driving time of under 2.5 hours, this route offers flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight for the drive. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps before or after the 48.8-mile stretch on I-69. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as the estimated cost is $20; it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer highway segments. Consider a quick stop for snacks or to stretch your legs around the halfway point.
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 63.6 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.8 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 28 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherwood, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 127.2 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 48.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Flint, MI · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sherwood, MI
The final approach into Sherwood, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sherwood, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.89 one way
$39.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.08 | $56.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Sherwood, MI
Afternoon in Sherwood on Friday
Local time
1:20 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
2h 29m 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 Sherwood, MI covers 127.2 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, M-66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.6 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 $19.89 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 15 significant decision points across 127.2 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 62.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flint, MI and Sherwood, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Fort Wayne, Detroit and M 66: Sturgis.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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