Origin
Jonesville, MI
Morning in Jonesville on Saturday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesville, 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 52m
Distance
114.9 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jonesville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jonesville, MI to Flint, MI covers 114.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Chicago Road, Moscow Road, Spring Arbor Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.96 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
57.4 miles from Jonesville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m 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 52m drive with frequent turns across 114.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Chicago Road 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 Jonesville, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Jonesville, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Chicago Road | — | — |
| Moscow Road | — | — |
| Spring Arbor Road | — | — |
| M-60 | — | — |
| I 94 East | — | — |
| US 127 North | — | — |
| I 69 | — | — |
| North Homer Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Chicago Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesville, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Evans Street
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Evans Street
2
Turn left onto East Chicago Road
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
East Chicago Road
3
Turn left onto Moscow Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Moscow Road
4
Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Spring Arbor Road
5
Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
M-60
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 94 East: Detroit
7
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing
440 ft
·
11 sec
·
US 127 North: Lansing
10
Turn straight
33 mi
·
35 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 127 North: Clare
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
13
Turn straight onto North Homer Street
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Homer Street
14
Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Saginaw Street
16
Continue on Saginaw Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saginaw Highway
17
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
18
Keep slight right
41 mi
·
42 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saginaw Street, Downtown
20
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
21
Turn right onto West Fifth Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
22
Turn left onto Harrison Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
Harrison Street
23
Turn left onto East Court Street
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
24
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
25
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
26
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 57.4 miles from Jonesville, MI, or about 56m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 56m 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 31m
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 Jonesville, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jonesville, MI
This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Jonesville, 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 57.4 mi from Jonesville, MI · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 57.4 miles from Jonesville, 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
$17.96 one way
$35.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
8:00 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 52m 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 Jonesville, MI to Flint, MI covers 114.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Chicago Road, Moscow Road, Spring Arbor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.4 miles from Jonesville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.96 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 Jonesville, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Jonesville, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jonesville, 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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