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Trip from Greenbush, MI to Flint, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

141.3 mi

227 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

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

Downtown Greenbush, MI, MI

Greenbush, MI

Egor Komarov

Trip Overview

The drive from Greenbush, MI to Flint, MI covers 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Bay Street, East Lake Street, North Huron Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.09 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

70.6 miles from Greenbush, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 141.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m 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 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 141.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Bay Street 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 Greenbush, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Greenbush, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Bay Street
East Lake Street
North Huron Road
Center Road
West Huron Road
North Main Street
West Cedar Street
West M-61

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Bay Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

26 mi · 34 min · the route
2

Continue on West Bay Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Bay Street
3

Continue on East Lake Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Street
4

Continue on North Huron Road

26 mi · 36 min · North Huron Road
5

Continue on Center Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Road
6

Continue on West Huron Road

6.3 mi · 8 min · West Huron Road
7

Continue on North Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
8

Turn right onto West Cedar Street

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
9

Continue on West M-61

2.4 mi · 3 min · West M-61
10

Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 75 South: Saginaw
11

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

65 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Saginaw
12

Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

10.0 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward M 21

0.2 mi · 32 sec · M 21
14

Continue on Chavez Drive

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
15

Turn right onto East Court Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Court Street
16

Turn left

69 ft · 7 sec
17

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec
18

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 70.6 miles from Greenbush, MI, or about 1h 11m 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 31 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.6 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m

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 Greenbush, 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 Greenbush, MI

This is one driving day of about 141.3 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Greenbush, 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 70.6 mi from Greenbush, MI · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Worth, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worth, MI

71 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

East Tawas, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worth, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.6 miles from Greenbush, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flint, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.09 one way

$44.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.25 $48.51
premium $4.89 $27.19 $54.38
diesel $5.61 $31.20 $62.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.4 0 $14.84 $6.78
Efficient EV 35.3 0 $12.36 $5.65
EV Truck/SUV 56.5 0 $19.78 $9.04

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (65% 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

Greenbush, MI

Afternoon in Greenbush on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Worth, MI

71 mi in

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

7 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 22m 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 Greenbush, MI to Flint, MI covers 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Bay Street, East Lake Street, North Huron Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.6 miles from Greenbush, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.09 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 Greenbush, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Greenbush, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenbush, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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