Origin
London, MI
Night in London on Friday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, 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 31m
Distance
76.2 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, MI
Josh Withers
Trip Overview
This straightforward 76.2-mile drive from London, Michigan, to Flint, Michigan, will take you about 1 hour and 31 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a manageable fuel cost estimated at $12. The journey is predominantly highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. You'll spend most of your time on US 23, with a brief stint on Plank Road before connecting to the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Given its duration and straightforward nature, this route doesn't require an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from London, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 90% of this 76.2-mile trip. The majority of your drive will be on US 23, which offers a consistent pace for a significant stretch of 66.4 miles. This segment allows for smooth, uninterrupted travel. As you approach Flint, you'll transition from US 23 to Plank Road and then onto the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, offering a slight change in the road's immediate surroundings without sacrificing the highway feel. It's a route designed for covering distance efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and Plank Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.9 miles in near US 23.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 24.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
7
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
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 I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
7
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
6
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
7
75.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
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 London, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
Port Huron
72.1 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 66.4 mi | 1h 11m |
| Plank Road | 5.3 mi | 12m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ostrander Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 66.4 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Ostrander Road
44 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ostrander Road
2
Turn right onto Plank Road
5.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Plank Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 23 North: Flint
4
Merge onto US 23
19 mi
·
20 min
·
US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
9
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
12
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
13
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
14
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
15
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 1.5 hours, this drive offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience and still arrive in Flint with plenty of daylight. Since the longest stretch is 66.4 miles on US 23 and the total trip is short, you likely won't need more than one quick fuel stop, if any, considering the $12 estimated cost. Plan to leave London, MI, during off-peak hours to maximize your time on the road and minimize any potential traffic delays as you near Flint.
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 38.1 miles from London, MI, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.4 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 47m 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 16m
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 London, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from London, MI
This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from London, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 66.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from London, MI · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from London, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 23 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.4 miles.
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
$11.91 one way
$23.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.82 | $33.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.67 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Night in Flint on Friday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
38 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
2 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 31m 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 London, MI to Flint, MI covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, Plank Road, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from London, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.91 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 24.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from London, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Huron along the way.
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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