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Trip from Flint, MI to Grattan, MI

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

Downtown Grattan, MI, MI

Grattan, MI

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Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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.

Longest stretch: East Court Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Grattan, MI.

1

Start on the route

92 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn uturn onto East Court Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Court Street
3

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
4

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 27 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

0.4 mi · 25 sec · US 127: Clare, Lansing
7

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 40 sec
8

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 40 sec
9

Merge slight left

7.2 mi · 7 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

0.3 mi · 29 sec · I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
12

Merge slight left

30 mi · 32 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward Clarksville

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Clarksville
14

Turn right onto Nash Highway

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Nash Highway
15

Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Grand River Avenue
16

Turn right onto Hastings Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Hastings Road
17

Continue on Peck Lake Road

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Peck Lake Road
18

Turn slight right

400 ft · 6 sec
19

Continue on Conklin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Conklin Road
20

Turn slight left onto Conklin Ware Cutoff

463 ft · 7 sec · Conklin Ware Cutoff
21

Continue on Ware Road

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Ware Road
22

Keep slight right to continue on Montcalm Ware Cutoff

466 ft · 7 sec · Montcalm Ware Cutoff
23

Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Montcalm Avenue Southeast
24

Turn left onto Oberley Drive Southeast

1.3 mi · 1 min · Oberley Drive Southeast
25

Continue on Grand River Drive Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · Grand River Drive Southeast
26

Turn right onto Segwun Avenue

240 ft · 5 sec · Segwun Avenue
27

Continue on South Hudson Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · South Hudson Street
28

Continue on Hudson Street Southeast

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Hudson Street Southeast
29

Continue on Lincoln Lake Avenue

9.8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Lake Avenue
30

Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast

1.6 mi · 2 min · Belding Road Northeast
31

Turn right onto Old Belding Road Northeast

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old Belding Road Northeast
32

Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.3 miles from Flint, MI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 108.6 miles and 2h 4m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Grand Ledge, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Ledge, MI

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Corunna, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Ledge, MI

Meal break

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.98 one way

$33.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Saturday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grattan, MI

Afternoon in Grattan on Saturday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

17 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 4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

108.6 mi in 2h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Court Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grattan, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

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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