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Trip from Flint, MI to Almena, MI

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

145.5 mi

234 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

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Almena, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Almena, MI covers 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m 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, County Road 652 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 $22.75 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.7 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 145.5 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 21 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 145.5 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 17 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
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
6
140 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto North Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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 Almena, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Fort Wayne and Detroit.

Lansing

46.9 mi in | ~49m

Fort Wayne

62.9 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 69

Detroit

97.3 mi in | ~1h 43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 48.8 mi 52m
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 46 mi 47m
County Road 652 2.9 mi 7m
County Road 375 1.3 mi 3m
Red Arrow Highway 0.8 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Grand Traverse Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Court 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 Almena, 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

42 mi · 46 min
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 66 Toward Mattawan
14

Enter roundabout onto North Main Street

22 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
15

Continue on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
16

Continue on 652

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road 652
17

Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway
18

Turn right onto 652

2.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 652
19

At end of road, turn left onto 375

1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375
20

Turn right onto 653

18 ft · 0 sec · County Road 653
21

Arrive at destination

653

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 16m 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.7 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

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

+

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 145.5 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 72.7 mi from Flint, MI · 1h 16m into the drive

suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evanston, IL

73 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evanston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Almena, MI

The final approach into Almena, 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 Almena, 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

$22.75 one way

$45.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.98 $49.95
premium $4.89 $28.00 $56.00
diesel $5.61 $32.12 $64.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.7 0 $15.28 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.73 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.37 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Flint, MI

Evening in Flint on Tuesday

Local time

6:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

W 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:00PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Almena, MI

Evening in Almena on Tuesday

Local time

6:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

3 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

2h 43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Almena, MI covers 145.5 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, County Road 652. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.7 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 $22.75 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 145.5 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 Almena, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Fort Wayne and Detroit.

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