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Trip from Superior, MI to Flint, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 23m

Distance

488.8 mi

787 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$76

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
9h 15m ★
6 AM
9h 24m
8 AM
9h 40m
10 AM
9h 29m
12 PM
9h 28m
3 PM
9h 30m
5 PM
9h 40m
8 PM
9h 18m

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

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Downtown Superior, MI, MI

Superior, MI

Sebastian Luna

Trip Overview

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 mostly highway. 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 .

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.

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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
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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
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Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

116 ft · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Continue on US 41; M 28

0.5 mi · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

103 ft · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Continue on US 41; M 28

1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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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
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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 125 Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
33

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 7 Toward 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.

Downtown McMillan, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

McMillan, MI

244 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in McMillan, MI

Popular next leg

McMillan, MI to Flint, MI

298.7 mi · 5h 23m

Overnight Options

Night 1

McMillan, MI

244 mi · about 4.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near McMillan, MI after about 244 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Gwinn, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harbor Springs, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 244.4 miles from Superior, 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.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 244 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.

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

Miners Pasty Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Munising, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 139.7

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+19063876200

Visit website

Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Munising, Michigan

1.4 mi

Earl E. Byrds

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Munising, Michigan

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Our Town Coffee & Treats

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grayling, Michigan

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 349.1

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19892178099

Visit website

Gallery Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Munising, Michigan

1.4 mi

Rustic Grounds Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Munising, Michigan

1.5 mi

Miners Pasty Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+19063876200

Visit website

Falling Rock Cafe & Bookstore

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

+19063873008

Visit website

Earl E. Byrds

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19063871414

Visit website

Circle K

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.7

Harvey, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19062499464

Visit website

Nite Owl Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.9

L'Anse, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19065245455

Visit website

Huron Mountain Bakery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.7

Marquette, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19062251301

Visit website

Donckers

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 104.7

Marquette, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+19062266110

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 453.9

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Our Town Coffee & Treats

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 349.1

Grayling, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19892178099

Visit website

Gallery Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+19063878010

Visit website

Rustic Grounds Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Camper's Grinds

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Harmony Products

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Camp Coffee - L’Anse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 34.9

L'Anse, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Great Lakes Coffee Company

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Loving Dove Farmacia & The Organic Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 34.9

L'Anse, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19065248110

Visit website

Marquette Mountain Resort

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 104.7

Marquette, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19062251155

Visit website

Riptide Ride

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19063878888

Visit website

Glass Bottom Shipwreck Tours, Munising

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

+19063874477

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 488.8

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Van Riper State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 69.8

Champion, Michigan

+19063394461

Visit website

Pictured Rocks Cruises, LLC.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

+19063872379

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 488.8

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Munising Falls Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19063873700

Visit website

Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 139.7

Munising, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+19063871900

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 98.8 and 488.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$76.42 one way

$152.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 171 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $83.90 $167.81
premium $4.89 $94.07 $188.13
diesel $5.61 $107.92 $215.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$76

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$206–$316

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 171 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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

Afternoon in Superior on Saturday

Local time

4:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Saturday

Local time

4:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 8 mph 36% chance Live 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Keweenaw National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

National Lakeshore

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
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

488.8 mi in 9h 23m, mostly highway — 218.3 mi of that is on I 75.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 218.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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 Effort 6/10

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.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 218.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 244 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Flint, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.4 hours each way, a round trip means 18.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Flint, MI before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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