Origin
Grattan, MI
Morning in Grattan on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grattan, 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
1h 45m
Distance
111.5 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Grattan, MI to Flint, MI covers 111.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belding Road Northeast, Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast, Hudson Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.43 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
55.8 miles from Grattan, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 111.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 111.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belding Road Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Grattan, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Grattan, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belding Road Northeast | — | — |
| Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| Hudson Street Southeast | — | — |
| North Hudson Street | — | — |
| Grand River Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Oberley Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Montcalm Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Montcalm Ware Cutoff | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Belding Road Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grattan, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Old Belding Road Northeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Belding Road Northeast
2
Turn left onto Belding Road Northeast
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Belding Road Northeast
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast
4
Continue on Hudson Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hudson Street Southeast
5
Continue on North Hudson Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Hudson Street
6
Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grand River Drive Southeast
7
Continue on Oberley Drive Southeast
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oberley Drive Southeast
8
Continue on Montcalm Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Montcalm Avenue Southeast
9
Turn straight onto Montcalm Ware Cutoff
466 ft
·
7 sec
·
Montcalm Ware Cutoff
10
Continue on Ware Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ware Road
11
Turn slight right onto Conklin Ware Cutoff
463 ft
·
7 sec
·
Conklin Ware Cutoff
12
Continue on Conklin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Conklin Road
13
Turn slight left
400 ft
·
6 sec
14
Continue on Peck Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Peck Lake Road
15
Turn slight right onto Hastings Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hastings Road
16
Turn left onto Grand River Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand River Avenue
17
Turn right onto Nash Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Nash Highway
18
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
19
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
31 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69 East: Flint
21
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
56 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saginaw Street, Downtown
23
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
24
Turn right onto West Fifth Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
25
Turn left onto Harrison Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
Harrison Street
26
Turn left onto East Court Street
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
27
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
28
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
29
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 55.8 miles from Grattan, MI, or about 52m 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 25 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 52m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Grattan, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grattan, MI
This is one driving day of about 111.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Grattan, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.8 mi from Grattan, MI · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Grattan, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flint, MI
The final approach into Flint, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.43 one way
$34.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.46 | $42.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
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: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.71 | $5.35 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.61 | $7.14 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
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
17 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
1h 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grattan, MI to Flint, MI covers 111.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belding Road Northeast, Lincoln Lake Avenue Northeast, Hudson Street Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 miles from Grattan, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Grattan, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grattan, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grattan, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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