Origin
Avoca, MI
Late night in Avoca on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avoca, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avoca, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Avoca and Flint, this 59.2-mile journey is a highly efficient choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel covers the transit, keeping your costs predictable and low. Because the route stays within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Since the entire trek takes just over an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging; it is a quick transition that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 47.4 mi | 48m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Avoca Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Beard Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kinney Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Metcalf Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 47.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avoca, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 136
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avoca Road
2
Continue on M 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Beard Road
3
Continue on M 136
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Metcalf Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto M 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Emmett Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on M 19
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on M 19
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kinney Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 69
47 mi
·
48 min
·
I 69
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Saginaw Street
12
Turn right onto M 21
398 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Fifth Street
13
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
14
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
15
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Avoca, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
M 19 / Emmett Road
At end of road, turn left onto M 19 / Emmett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
5
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
M 21 / East Fifth Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
5
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.26 one way
$18.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph
84% chance
Live forecast
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
10 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 7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 80% of your time spent cruising on major thoroughfares. You will navigate local surface streets like Emmett Road and Avoca Road briefly before merging onto I-69, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Once you hit the interstate, you settle into a long, uninterrupted stretch covering 47.4 miles. Expect a predictable, steady pace that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. While the local segments require a bit more attention at the start, the transition to the highway allows you to settle in for the majority of the trip.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Emmett Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near M 19 / Emmett Road.
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 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (M 19 / Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
878 ft
754 ft
Total Climb
151 ft
Total Descent
162 ft
Highest Point
878 ft
~32.1 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (M 19 / Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, MI before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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