Origin
West Ishpeming, MI
Afternoon in West Ishpeming on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Ishpeming, MI to Flint, MI
Drive Time
6h 19m
Distance
405.5 mi
653 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
Trip Overview
The drive from West Ishpeming, MI to Flint, MI covers 405.5 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Silver Street, South North Lake Drive, Greenwood Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.7 miles from West Ishpeming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 19m drive with frequent turns across 405.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Silver Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Ishpeming, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South North Lake Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenwood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pioneer Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rail Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Silver Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Ishpeming, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Center Street
128 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto Silver Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Silver Street
3
Turn right onto South North Lake Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South North Lake Drive
4
Continue on Greenwood Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Street
5
Turn right onto West Division Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Division Street
6
Continue on County Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
7
Turn slight left onto Silver Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Silver Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jackson Street
9
Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue
502 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Pioneer Avenue
10
Turn left onto Rail Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Rail Street
11
Continue on County Road 480
13 mi
·
18 min
·
County Road 480
12
Turn left onto Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Creek Road
13
Continue on M-28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
14
Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Munising Avenue
15
Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
16
Continue on M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
17
Turn sharp right
17 mi
·
20 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
20
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
22
Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward M 21
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
M 21
24
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chavez Drive
25
Turn right onto East Court Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Court Street
26
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
27
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
28
Arrive at your 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.7 miles from West Ishpeming, MI, or about 3h 9m 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 89 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.7 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 23m
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 West Ishpeming, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 West Ishpeming, MI
This is one driving day of about 405.5 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from West Ishpeming, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 202.7 mi from West Ishpeming, MI · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.7 miles from West Ishpeming, 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
$61.59 one way
$123.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.90 | $135.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $76.55 | $153.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.09 | $180.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Mackinac Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.6 | 1 | $42.58 | $19.46 |
| Efficient EV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.48 | $16.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.2 | 2 | $56.77 | $25.95 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
36°F
Dafter, MI
203 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
12 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
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Ishpeming, MI to Flint, MI covers 405.5 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Silver Street, South North Lake Drive, Greenwood Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 202.7 miles from West Ishpeming, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.59 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Ishpeming, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Ishpeming, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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