Origin
Springport, MI
Afternoon in Springport on Saturday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springport, 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
3h 2m
Distance
145.7 mi
234 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springport, MI
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Trip Overview
Springport to Flint is 145.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m via I 75 and US 23, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the same state. It's a highway-focused route that should be manageable for a single day of travel. With a total duration of just over three hours, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations unless you plan to make extensive stops along the way. The fuel cost estimate of $23 suggests it's an economical option for a short to medium-distance trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.8 miles from Springport, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.5 mi | 1h 7m |
| US 23 | 29.1 mi | 39m |
| North Huron Road | 26.2 mi | 36m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| West Huron Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| East Lake Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West M-61 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Bay Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 64.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springport, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on South Lake Huron Shore Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Lake Huron Shore Road
2
Turn left onto Springport Road
449 ft
·
26 sec
·
Springport Road
3
Turn left onto US 23
29 mi
·
39 min
·
US 23
4
Continue on US 23
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bay Street
5
Continue on US 23
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lake Street
6
Continue on US 23
26 mi
·
36 min
·
North Huron Road
7
Continue on US 23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
8
Continue on US 23
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Huron Road
9
Continue on US 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto M 61
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Cedar Street
11
Continue on M 61
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West M-61
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 South: Saginaw
13
Merge onto I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward Saginaw
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
16
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
17
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 2 minutes, this trip from Springport to Flint is easily accomplished in a single day. You could depart in the morning and arrive by midday, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination. The estimated fuel cost of $23 is quite reasonable, so you likely won't need to stress about frequent refueling stops. However, it's always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 64.5-mile stretch on I 75, to ensure you have enough to reach your next planned stop or destination. Consider leaving after morning rush hour to maximize your time and minimize potential traffic delays.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Springport, MI, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 32 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
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 Springport, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springport, MI
This is one driving day of about 145.7 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Springport, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 64.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Springport, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 70.1 and 145.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Saginaw
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 South: Saginaw
6
134.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
144.9 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
145.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
145.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.78 one way
$45.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $6.99 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.32 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Flint on Saturday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Pine River, MI
73 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
11 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
3h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the route utilizing major highways like I 75 and US 23. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 64.5 miles on I 75. While the majority of the journey involves navigating these main arteries, the inclusion of North Huron Road indicates some variation, potentially offering a brief change of pace from the interstate. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and steady progress, typical of a route designed for covering distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 64.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 70.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 70.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 134.9 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Springport, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
Saginaw
70.4 mi in
|
~1h 42m
|
via I 75
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 145.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Springport, MI to Flint, MI covers 145.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 23, North Huron Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.8 miles from Springport, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 70.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 134.9 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Springport, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw 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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