The drive from Superior, MI to Flint, MI covers 488.8 miles and takes about 9h 23m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, Wilson Memorial Drive, M-28 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 $76.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
244.4 miles from Superior, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 9h 23m highway drive covering 488.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Wilson Memorial 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 38 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?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Wilson Memorial Drive. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 98.8 miles in near US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 488.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 98.8 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 177 miles (M 77): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 353.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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98.8 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
177 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|M 77
Turn sharp right onto M 77
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
353.9 mi into trip|~7h 3m 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
478 mi into trip|~9h 10m 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
6
488.5 mi into trip|~9h 22m in|M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Superior, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
Detroit
353.9 mi in|~7h 3m|via I 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
218.3 mi
3h 44m
Wilson Memorial Drive
76.4 mi
1h 37m
M-28
70.9 mi
1h 24m
US 2
65.1 mi
1h 15m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
Palms Avenue
10.2 mi
14m
UAW Freeway
10 mi
10m
Chassell Painesdale Road
4.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 218.3 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Superior Loc Road
0.1 mi·27 sec·Superior Loc Road
2
Turn right onto P-651
3.2 mi·5 min·Superior Road
3
Continue on P-651
0.5 mi·59 sec·Superior Road
4
Turn left onto Chassell Painesdale Road
4.1 mi·7 min·Chassell Painesdale Road
5
Continue on 5th Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·5th Street
6
Turn right onto US 41
76 mi·1 hr 37 min·Wilson Memorial Drive
7
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
92 ft·5 sec·US 41; M 28
8
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.9 mi·1 min·US 41; M 28
9
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
94 ft·5 sec·Palms Avenue
10
Continue on US 41; M 28
10 mi·14 min·Palms Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
116 ft·6 sec·US-41/M-28
12
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi·45 sec·US-41/M-28
13
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
103 ft·6 sec·US-41/M-28
14
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
15
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Marquette Bypass
16
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
109 ft·6 sec·Marquette Bypass
17
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi·14 sec·Marquette Bypass
18
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
107 ft·1 sec·Marquette Bypass
19
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.5 mi·52 sec·Marquette Bypass
20
Take the exit onto US 41; M 28
410 ft·10 sec·US 41; M 28
21
Merge onto US 41; M 28
2.6 mi·4 min·South Front Street
22
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
23
Turn left onto M 28
36 mi·42 min·M-28
24
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi·4 min·West Munising Avenue
25
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi·22 sec·Cedar Street
26
Continue on M 28
35 mi·41 min·M-28
27
Turn sharp right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
65 mi·1 hr 15 min·US 2
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
30
Merge onto I 75
94 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 75
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi·10 min·UAW Freeway
Exit 125Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 7Toward M 21
34
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi·34 sec·Chavez Drive
35
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi·31 sec·East Court Street
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left
68 ft·6 sec
37
Turn right
93 ft·6 sec
38
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 244.4 miles from Superior, MI, or about 5h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 218.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 108 miles or 2h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 244.4 miles or 5h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 244.4 miles or 5h 8m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 20m
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 Superior, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Superior, MI
Aim for roughly 244 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Flint, MI
Aim for roughly 244 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 108 miles from Superior, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 244.4 mi from Superior, MI
· 5h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived...
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$25
near mile 151.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
146.6
1
$51.32
$23.46
Efficient EV
122.2
1
$42.77
$19.55
EV Truck/SUV
195.5
2
$68.43
$31.28
Gas CO2
171 kg
EV CO2
57 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 16, 2026
Origin
Superior, MI
Evening
in Superior on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Flint, MI
Evening
in Flint on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 8 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
33°F
McMillan, MI
244 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
20 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
9h 23m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Superior, MI to Flint, MI covers 488.8 miles and takes about 9h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Wilson Memorial Drive, M-28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 244 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 244.4 miles from Superior, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.42 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 488.8 miles you will encounter 22 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 98.8 miles (US 41; M 28 / Marquette Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 177 miles (M 77): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 353.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Superior, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.
