Trip from Walker, MI to Flint, MI

Drive Time

1h 46m

Distance

121.8 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Downtown Flint, MI, MI

Photo: Taken by Great

Trip Overview

The drive from Walker, MI to Flint, MI covers 121.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Remembrance Road Northwest, Kinney Avenue Northwest, 3 Mile Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.08 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.9 miles from Walker, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 121.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Remembrance Road Northwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Remembrance Road Northwest Unavailable Refreshing
Kinney Avenue Northwest Unavailable Refreshing
3 Mile Road Northwest Unavailable Refreshing
Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest Unavailable Refreshing
I 96 East Unavailable Refreshing
I 69 East Unavailable Refreshing
Saginaw Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Grand Traverse Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Remembrance Road Northwest — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walker, MI and Flint, MI.

1

Start on the route

102 ft · 9 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Remembrance Road Northwest

105 ft · 11 sec · Remembrance Road Northwest
3

Turn sharp left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest

1.0 mi · 2 min · Kinney Avenue Northwest
4

Turn right onto 3 Mile Road Northwest

0.2 mi · 36 sec · 3 Mile Road Northwest
5

Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

482 ft · 11 sec · Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest
6

Take the ramp right toward I 96 East

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I 96 East
7

Merge slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

2.5 mi · 2 min · I 69 East: Flint
9

Merge slight left

55 mi · 56 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Saginaw Street, Downtown
11

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
12

Turn right onto West Fifth Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
13

Turn left onto Harrison Street

381 ft · 21 sec · Harrison Street
14

Turn left onto East Court Street

236 ft · 9 sec · East Court Street
15

Turn left

69 ft · 7 sec
16

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec
17

Arrive at your 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 60.9 miles from Walker, MI, or about 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 10m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.9 miles or 53m 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 27m

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 Walker, 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 Walker, MI

This is one driving day of about 121.8 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walker, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.9 mi from Walker, MI · 53m into the drive

Downtown Chicago, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

61 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

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from Walker, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flint, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.08 one way

$36.17 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $20.39 $40.79
premium $4.65 $22.32 $44.63
diesel $5.30 $25.43 $50.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.5 0 $12.79 $5.85
Efficient EV 30.5 0 $10.66 $4.87
EV Truck/SUV 48.7 0 $17.05 $7.80

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Walker, MI

Morning in Walker on Saturday

Local time

10:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Morning in Flint on Saturday

Local time

10:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

46°F

Chicago, IL

61 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

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 46m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Walker, MI to Flint, MI covers 121.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Remembrance Road Northwest, Kinney Avenue Northwest, 3 Mile Road Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.9 miles from Walker, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.08 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.

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