Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
132.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
The drive from Flint, MI to Big Rapids, MI covers 132.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Court Street, Saginaw Street, East Third Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.61 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
66.1 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 132.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saginaw Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Third Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chavez Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 475 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| UAW Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 46 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Holland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Big Rapids, MI.
Start on the route
Turn uturn onto East Court Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Turn right onto East Third Street
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North
Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue
Turn slight right onto East Remington Street
Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
Continue on Williams Street
Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue
Continue on Gratiot Road
Continue on East Saginaw Street
Continue on North Saginaw Street
Continue on Gratiot Road
Continue on Saginaw Street
Continue on West Saginaw Street
Continue on Gratiot Road
Continue on East Monroe Road
Continue on East Saginaw Street
Continue on East Monroe Road
Continue on East Washington Street
Continue on West Washington Avenue
Continue on West Monroe Road
Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Clare
Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant
Continue on South Mission Street
Turn left onto East Broomfield Street
Continue on East Broomfield Road
Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
Turn left onto East Remus Road
Continue on 9 Mile Road
Continue on East Wheatland Avenue
Continue on 9 Mile Road
Continue on 70th Avenue
Continue on South Cass Street
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on Eleven Mile Road
Turn left onto McKinley Road
Continue on 157th Avenue
Turn left onto 15 Mile Road
Turn straight onto State Highway 20
Continue on Taft Road
Continue on South 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto Maple Street
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Big Rapids, MI than in the middle of the route.
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 132.1 miles and 2h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.1 mi from Flint, MI · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.61 one way
$39.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| premium | $4.65 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $27.58 | $55.17 |
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: 46.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.87 | $6.34 |
| Efficient EV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
Gas CO2
46 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Flint on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Big Rapids on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Michigan Center, MI
66 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Explore more options from Flint, MI or browse trips ending in Big Rapids, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.
Explore maps for Flint, MI or Big Rapids, MI on MapSof.net.