Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Saturday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Flint, MI to Beechwood, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
136.8 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beechwood, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Beechwood, MI covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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 $20.78 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
68.4 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 136.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 136.8 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 25 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
864 ft
605 ft
Total Climb
246 ft
Total Descent
394 ft
Highest Point
864 ft
~87.9 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
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 Effort
10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 136.8 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 20 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
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
119.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 196 West: Holland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 196 West: Holland
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 Beechwood, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 6 West: Holland, Bl I 196: Zeeland and Holland.
Lansing
46.9 mi in
|
~49m
M 6 West: Holland
100.2 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Bl I 196: Zeeland
128.7 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via I 196 BL
Holland
128.7 mi in
|
~2h 17m
|
via I 196 BL
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 46 mi | 47m |
| I 96 | 42.9 mi | 46m |
| Paul B. Henry Freeway | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| I 69 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Byron Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| East Lakewood Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Douglas Avenue | 0.9 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 Beechwood, 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
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward 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 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on M 6
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 196 West: Holland
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 196
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
17
Take the exit onto I 196 BL
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 196 BL
Exit 55
Toward BL I 196: Zeeland, Holland
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 196 BL
264 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 196 BL
19
Turn right onto I 196 BL
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Byron Road
20
Turn right onto 112th Avenue
505 ft
·
19 sec
·
112th Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto East Lakewood Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lakewood Boulevard
22
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Howard Avenue
23
Continue on Douglas Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left
214 ft
·
15 sec
25
Arrive at destination
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 68.4 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 12m 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beechwood, 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 136.8 miles and 2h 31m.
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 Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for about 46 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.4 mi from Flint, MI · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beechwood, MI
The final approach into Beechwood, 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 Beechwood, 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
$20.78 one way
$41.56 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.91 | $45.81 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.83 | $51.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.57 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.15 | $8.76 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Beechwood, MI
Afternoon in Beechwood on Saturday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
12 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 31m 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 Beechwood, MI covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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 68.4 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 $20.78 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 20 significant decision points across 136.8 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 Beechwood, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 6 West: Holland, Bl I 196: Zeeland and Holland.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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