Origin
Plymouth, MI
Morning in Plymouth on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, 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 7m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, MI
Ajdin Coric
Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, MI to Flint, MI covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, West Ann Arbor Trail, South Sheldon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 67.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main 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 Plymouth, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Plymouth, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Ann Arbor Trail | — | — |
| South Sheldon Road | — | — |
| North Territorial Road | — | — |
| Beck Road | — | — |
| I 96 West | — | — |
| US 23 South | — | — |
| US 23 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Penniman Avenue
400 ft
·
16 sec
·
Penniman Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Ann Arbor Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ann Arbor Trail
4
Turn right onto South Sheldon Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Sheldon Road
5
Turn left onto North Territorial Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Territorial Road
6
Turn right onto Beck Road
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Beck Road
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 96 West
8
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 23 North: Flint
11
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
34 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
15
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saginaw Street, Downtown
17
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
18
Turn right onto West Fifth Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
19
Turn left onto Harrison Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
Harrison Street
20
Turn left onto East Court Street
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
21
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
22
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Plymouth, MI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Plymouth, 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
$10.60 one way
$21.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.05 | $26.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
34 mi in
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
22 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 7m 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 Plymouth, MI to Flint, MI covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, West Ann Arbor Trail, South Sheldon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Plymouth, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.60 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 Plymouth, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Plymouth, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plymouth, 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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