Origin
Saint Louis, MI
Night in Saint Louis on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Louis, MI to Flint, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Louis, MI
Amicia Short
Trip Overview
Spanning 70.6 miles, this trip from Saint Louis to Flint, Michigan, is a straightforward Midwest drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers moving between these two Michigan hubs. The journey utilizes a mix of I-75, Gratiot Road, and East Monroe Road, providing a balance of travel styles. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the trip is efficient enough to fit into a single day without requiring extra planning for lodging.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Saint Louis, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed-drive experience that transitions between different road types as you make your way across the region. With a 47% highway share, you will spend nearly half your time on faster stretches, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 23.2 miles on I-75. The remainder of your time will be spent navigating Gratiot Road and East Monroe Road, which offer a different pace compared to the interstate. You will feel the road’s personality shift as you move from the more localized stretches into the higher-speed highway portions. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind, providing a varied experience behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
772 ft
607 ft
Total Climb
167 ft
Total Descent
146 ft
Highest Point
772 ft
~60.5 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Louis, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Saint Louis, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Street | — | — |
| East Monroe Road | — | — |
| West Saginaw Street | — | — |
| Gratiot Road | — | — |
| East Saginaw Street | — | — |
| North Saginaw Street | — | — |
| Gratiot Avenue | — | — |
| Stephens Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on North Main Street
174 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
3
Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Monroe Road
4
Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saginaw Street
5
Continue on East Monroe Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Monroe Road
6
Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Road
7
Continue on West Saginaw Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saginaw Street
8
Continue on East Saginaw Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
9
Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gratiot Road
10
Continue on North Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
11
Continue on West Saginaw Street
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Saginaw Street
12
Continue on Gratiot Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gratiot Road
13
Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
14
Turn right onto Stephens Street
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Stephens Street
15
Continue on Rust Street
463 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rust Street
16
Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rust Avenue Bridge
17
Continue on South Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Warren Avenue
18
Turn right onto East Holland Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Holland Avenue
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
236 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
20
Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
21
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
22
Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward M 21
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
M 21
24
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chavez Drive
25
Turn right onto East Court Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Court Street
26
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
27
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time and pace. You won't need to worry about planning formal rest stops given the 1 hour and 26 minute duration, but keeping an eye on your fuel levels is still a smart habit before you start. Because the route relies on a mix of I-75 and local roads like Gratiot and East Monroe, stay alert for transitions between highway speeds and local traffic patterns. Plan to set aside $11 for your fuel budget to cover the 70.6-mile distance comfortably. If you want to avoid heavy traffic, try to schedule your departure during off-peak hours to make the most of the highway portions of the drive.
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 35.3 miles from Saint Louis, MI, or about 43m 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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 43m 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 13m
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 Saint Louis, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Louis, MI
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Saint Louis, 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 35.3 mi from Saint Louis, MI · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Saint Louis, 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
$11.04 one way
$22.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Flint on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 26m 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 Saint Louis, MI to Flint, MI covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Washington Street, East Monroe Road, West Saginaw Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Saint Louis, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.04 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 Saint Louis, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Saint Louis, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Louis, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 607 ft to 772 ft elevation with about 167 ft of total climbing.
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