Origin
Vermontville, MI
Morning in Vermontville on Friday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermontville, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
86.4 mi
139 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermontville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vermontville, MI to Flint, MI covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, West Mount Hope Highway, North Ionia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.2 miles from Vermontville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 86.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 86.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and West Mount Hope Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.8 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and West Mount Hope Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 26.7 miles in near I 69; I 96.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles (I 69; I 96): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 69; I 96
Take the ramp onto I 69; I 96 toward I 96 West, I 69 North: Grand Rapids, Flint
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 96 West, I 69 North: Grand Rapids, Fli...
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 East: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward I 69 East: Flint
7
85.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
5
85.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
5
86.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 58.8 mi | 1h 1m |
| West Mount Hope Highway | 17 mi | 23m |
| North Ionia Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Nixon Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Saginaw Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermontville, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Eastside Drive
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
Eastside Drive
2
Continue on Maple Manor Drive
420 ft
·
20 sec
·
Maple Manor Drive
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on North Ionia Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Ionia Road
5
Turn right onto West Mount Hope Highway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
West Mount Hope Highway
6
Turn left onto Nixon Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Nixon Road
7
Turn right onto M 43
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Saginaw Highway
8
Take the ramp onto I 69; I 96
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 69; I 96
Toward I 96 West, I 69 North: Grand Rapids, Flint
9
Merge onto I 69; I 96
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69; I 96
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
57 mi
·
58 min
·
I 69
Exit 91
Toward I 69 East: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
13
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
14
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
15
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
16
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 43.2 miles from Vermontville, MI, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.2 miles or 55m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Vermontville, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vermontville, MI
This is one driving day of about 86.4 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Vermontville, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 58.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.2 mi from Vermontville, MI · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Vermontville, 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
$13.51 one way
$27.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Friday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 8 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
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
17 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 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vermontville, MI to Flint, MI covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, West Mount Hope Highway, North Ionia 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 43.2 miles from Vermontville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.51 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.7 miles (I 69; I 96): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Vermontville, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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