The drive from Flint, MI to Maple Grove, MI covers 381.2 miles and takes about 7h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US-2 West, M-28 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.5 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.6 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 6m. Total distance: 381.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 6m highway drive covering 381.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US-2 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 218.5 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 218.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US-2 West. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 381.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 229.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saginaw Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
6
229.1 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
5
312 mi into trip|~5h 35m in|M 28 / M-28
Turn sharp left onto M 28 / M-28
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
381.1 mi into trip|~7h 6m in|Maple Grove Road
Turn sharp left onto Maple Grove Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Flint, MI to Maple Grove, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
229.1 mi in|~3h 57m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
218.5 mi
3h 44m
US-2 West
62.1 mi
1h 12m
M-28
34.1 mi
40m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
M 94
15.6 mi
21m
Munising Avenue
14.1 mi
20m
UAW Freeway
9.7 mi
10m
US 41
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 218.5 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Maple Grove, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft·17 sec·East Court Street
3
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Saginaw Street
4
Turn right onto East Third Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Third Street
5
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
483 ft·13 sec·Chavez Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7
Merge onto I 475
9.7 mi·10 min·UAW Freeway
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
38 mi·40 min·I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75; US 23
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 75
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 344BToward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi·1 min·US-2 West
13
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi·3 min·US 2
14
Continue on US 2
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·US-2 West
15
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
16
Turn sharp left onto M 28
34 mi·40 min·M-28
17
Turn left onto M 94
16 mi·21 min·M 94
18
Turn right onto M 94
1.0 mi·1 min·Rock River Road
19
Turn left onto M 94
14 mi·20 min·Munising Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 41
4.3 mi·5 min·US 41
21
Turn sharp left onto Maple Grove Road
0.1 mi·28 sec·Maple Grove Road
22
Turn right onto McMaster Road
124 ft·5 sec·McMaster Road
23
Arrive at destination
McMaster Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.6 miles from Flint, MI, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.5 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 84 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.6 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Grove, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 381.2 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 218.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.6 mi from Flint, MI
· 3h 18m into the drive
The midpoint is around 190.6 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.5 miles.
Arriving in Maple Grove, MI
The final approach into Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove, MI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$25
near mile 328.6
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.60 one way
$119.19 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$65.43
$130.87
premium
$4.89
$73.36
$146.72
diesel
$5.61
$84.16
$168.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
114.4
1
$40.03
$18.30
Efficient EV
95.3
1
$33.36
$15.25
EV Truck/SUV
152.5
1
$53.37
$24.40
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 14, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
WSW 10 to 14 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 10:09AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 10:09AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Destination
Maple Grove, MI
Morning
in Maple Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 10:09AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 10:09AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
21 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
7h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Maple Grove, MI covers 381.2 miles and takes about 7h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US-2 West, M-28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 190.6 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 $59.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 381.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 229.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Flint, MI to Maple Grove, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
