Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Saturday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
108.6 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grattan, MI
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The drive from Flint, MI to Grattan, MI covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m 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, South Grand Traverse Street, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.98 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
54.3 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Street | — | — |
| South Grand Traverse Street | — | — |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | — | — |
| US 127 | — | — |
| I 96 WEST | — | — |
| Clarksville | — | — |
| Nash Highway | — | — |
| Grand River Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Grattan, MI.
Start on the route
Turn uturn onto East Court Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville
Turn right onto Nash Highway
Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
Turn right onto Hastings Road
Continue on Peck Lake Road
Turn slight right
Continue on Conklin Road
Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
Continue on Ware Road
Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff
Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast
Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast
Turn right onto Segwun Avenue
Continue on South Hudson Street
Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue
Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast
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 24 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grattan, 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 108.6 miles and 2h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.98 one way
$33.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Flint on Saturday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Grattan on Saturday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
108.6 mi in 2h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flint, MI to Grattan, MI is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Grattan, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 108.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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