Origin
Flint, MI
Evening in Flint on Thursday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Springfield, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
111.3 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Springfield, MI covers 111.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, East Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.40 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
55.6 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 111.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 111.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.8 miles on I 69.
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.
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 19 significant decision points across 111.3 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 62.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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
|
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 Springfield, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Fort Wayne, Detroit, M 311 and M 96.
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 311
101.8 mi in
|
~1h 48m
M 96
101.8 mi in
|
~1h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 48.8 mi | 52m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 46 mi | 47m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West Dickman Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Hamblin Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Helmer Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wheatfield Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 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 Springfield, 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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
14
Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wheatfield Parkway
15
Turn right onto I 94 BL; M 96
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 BL
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
17
Turn left onto I 94 BL
352 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hamblin Street
18
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hamblin Avenue
19
Turn left onto M 89
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
20
Turn right onto I 94 BL
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Dickman Road
21
Turn right onto M 37
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Helmer Road
22
Turn right onto Avenue A
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Avenue A
23
Arrive at destination
Avenue A
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 55.6 miles from Flint, MI, or about 58m 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 24 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.6 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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 111.3 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 55.6 mi from Flint, MI · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.6 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, MI
The final approach into Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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
$17.40 one way
$34.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.11 | $38.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.69 | $5.34 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Springfield, MI
Evening in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
6:51 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 2m 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 Springfield, MI covers 111.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, East Michigan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.6 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 $17.40 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 111.3 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 62.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flint, MI and Springfield, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Fort Wayne, Detroit, M 311 and M 96.
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