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Trip from Grandville, MI to Flint, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

120.7 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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Downtown Grandville, MI, MI

Grandville, MI

Walter Cunha

Trip Overview

This straightforward 120.7-mile drive from Grandville, MI, to Flint, MI, can be completed in about 2 hours and 10 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route primarily utilizes major highways like I-96 and I-69, with a small portion on Gerald R. Ford Freeway, ensuring a swift journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, this trip is budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your drive. This highway-focused path is ideal for those looking for efficiency.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

60.4 miles from Grandville, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 54.8 mi 56m
I 96 51.1 mi 54m
Gerald R Ford Freeway 10.8 mi 12m
West Fifth Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Grand Traverse Street 0.3 mi <1m
Wilson Avenue Southwest 0.3 mi <1m
Harrison Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Court Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 54.8 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wilson Avenue Southwest

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Wilson Avenue Southwest
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 196 East: Grand Rapids Use the straight lane.
3

Merge onto I 196

11 mi · 12 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Merge onto I 96

51 mi · 54 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

2.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
6

Merge onto I 69

55 mi · 56 min · I 69
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
9

Turn right onto M 21

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
10

Turn left onto Harrison Street

382 ft · 20 sec · Harrison Street
11

Turn left onto M 21

235 ft · 9 sec · East Court Street
12

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
13

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll want to leave early to avoid potential commuter traffic, especially as you approach Flint. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan to utilize rest areas along I-69 or I-96 as needed; the longest stretch without exits is over 50 miles. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Grandville. A practical tip: check traffic conditions on I-69 before you get on it, as it can be busy during peak hours.

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 60.4 miles from Grandville, MI, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 27 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Grandville, 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 Grandville, MI

This is one driving day of about 120.7 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Grandville, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 54.8 miles.

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

60 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

Caledonia, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Ledge, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Grandville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.6

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Durand, Michigan

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Wildroast Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grandville, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16164312500

Visit website

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1 mi

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1.4 mi

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 103.5

Durand, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19895411550

Visit website

Wildroast Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Grandville, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16164312500

Visit website

Lotus Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 8.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16164198613

Visit website

Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 8.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16169200209

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 112.1

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

The Bradbury Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 8.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.7

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.2

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.2

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16169573110

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 120.7

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 120.7

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 17.2

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 8.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 60.4

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.2

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 120.7

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 119.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 196 East: Grand Rapids

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 196 East: Grand Rapids
5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway

Merge onto I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 96

Merge onto I 96

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 69 East: Flint

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 89 Toward I 69 East: Flint
7
119.8 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

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 Saginaw Street, Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.87 one way

$37.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.72 $41.44
premium $4.89 $23.23 $46.46
diesel $5.61 $26.65 $53.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.67 $5.79
Efficient EV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83
EV Truck/SUV 48.3 0 $16.90 $7.72

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Grandville, MI

Afternoon in Grandville on Saturday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Widespread Fog

WSW 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Saturday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

1 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

2h 10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive with a 97% highway share, meaning you'll spend almost all your time on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 54.8 miles, primarily on I-69, which allows for sustained travel without frequent exits. This route is designed for speed and directness, rather than scenic detours. The character of the drive remains consistent, emphasizing efficient travel between Grandville and Flint.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 96. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 120.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.8 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (I 196 / Gerald R Ford Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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