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Trip from Norway, 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

7h 37m

Distance

412.5 mi

664 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

40 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 28m ★
6 AM
7h 37m
8 AM
7h 57m
10 AM
7h 44m
12 PM
7h 42m
3 PM
7h 45m
5 PM
7h 56m
8 PM
7h 31m

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

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Downtown Norway, MI, MI

Norway, MI

Edgars Stubis

Trip Overview

The drive from Norway, MI to Flint, MI covers 412.5 miles and takes about 7h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, West Lakeshore Drive, US-2/US-41/M-35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 218.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

206.2 miles from Norway, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 218.3 mi 3h 44m
West Lakeshore Drive 88.4 mi 1h 44m
US-2/US-41/M-35 46 mi 55m
US 2 25.2 mi 31m
Eighth Avenue 20.4 mi 23m
UAW Freeway 10 mi 10m
North Lincoln Road 2.1 mi 3m
East 7th Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 218.3 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Section Street

68 ft · 5 sec · Section Street
2

Turn right onto US 2

0.5 mi · 32 sec · East 7th Avenue
3

Turn straight onto US 2

20 mi · 23 min · Eighth Avenue
4

Continue on US 2; US 41

22 mi · 27 min · US 2; US 41
5

Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 2; US 41; M 35

46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
7

Continue on US 2

88 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
8

Continue on US 2

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 2
9

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 46 sec · US-2 West
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
11

Merge onto I 75

94 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 75
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

124 mi · 2 hr 7 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

10.0 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
Exit 125 Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 7 Toward M 21
15

Continue on Chavez Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chavez Drive
16

Turn right onto M 21

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Court Street
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
18

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.2 miles from Norway, MI, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.3 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 91 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 206.2 miles or 4h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 34m

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 Norway, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Norway, MI

This is one driving day of about 412.5 miles and 7h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Norway, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 218.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheboygan, MI

206 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

Laketon, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harbor Springs, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 206.2 miles from Norway, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 218.3 miles.

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

Mug Shots Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rapid River, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.9

+19063981415

Top Coffee Stop

Bluetick Brew Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bark River, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.5

Hours: 6:30 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Mama Bears Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vulcan, Michigan

2 mi

Mug Shots Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.9

Rapid River, Michigan

+19063981415

Circle K

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.9

Rapid River, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19069367151

Visit website

Bluetick Brew Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.5

Bark River, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Mama Bears Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Vulcan, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Uncharted Grounds Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 294.6

Houghton Lake, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+19892022199

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 412.4

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 412.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Mystery Spot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176.7

St Ignace, Michigan

+19066438322

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 412.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Wood Observation Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 176.7

St Ignace, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

Castle Rock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 176.7

St Ignace, Michigan

+19066438268

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.9 and 412.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
42.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road

Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
277.6 mi into trip | ~5h 17m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
6
401.7 mi into trip | ~7h 24m in | I 475 / UAW Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 125 Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
411.7 mi into trip | ~7h 35m in

Take the exit toward M 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 7 Toward M 21
6
412.2 mi into trip | ~7h 36m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.49 one way

$128.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $70.81 $141.61
premium $4.89 $79.38 $158.76
diesel $5.61 $91.07 $182.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

40 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Gaylord, MI

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Escanaba, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Star Line Ferry - Tesla Supercharger

Mackinaw City, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bay City, MI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mackinaw City, MI

Mackinaw City, MI

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Grayling, MI

Grayling, MI

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Saginaw, MI

Saginaw, MI

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

FasCharge Site 5017 Next Door Marathon Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 14 RED_E: 6 Tesla: 4 Blink Network: 3 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 3 Electrify America: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 2 FCN: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 123.8 1 $43.31 $19.80
Efficient EV 103.1 1 $36.09 $16.50
EV Truck/SUV 165 2 $57.75 $26.40

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Norway, MI

Afternoon in Norway on Saturday

Local time

12:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Saturday

Local time

1:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 17 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:50AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:31AM EDT until April 21 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

25 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

7h 37m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 7h 37m highway drive covering 412.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and West Lakeshore Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 218.3 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 218.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and West Lakeshore Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 42.9 miles in near US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 42.9 miles (US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 277.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 401.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Norway, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.

Detroit

277.6 mi in | ~5h 17m | via I 75

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 37m. Total distance: 412.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Norway, MI to Flint, MI covers 412.5 miles and takes about 7h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, West Lakeshore Drive, US-2/US-41/M-35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 206.2 miles from Norway, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 42.9 miles (US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 277.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 401.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

On the drive from Norway, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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