Origin
Birmingham, MI
Late night in Birmingham on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, MI to Flint, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
49.4 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 49.4-mile drive from Birmingham, MI to Flint, MI takes approximately 57 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on freeways, so you'll spend most of your time on the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and UAW Freeway. Expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this short hop within the Midwest region. Given its brevity, this drive doesn't require an overnight stay and offers a quick and efficient way to travel between these two Michigan cities. It's a practical option for those looking for a simple, direct transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Woodward Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| BL I 75 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 34.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 1
484 ft
·
11 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
2
Continue on M 1
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn sharp right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
BL I 75
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
8
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
9
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Birmingham, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 49 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road
Turn sharp right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
BL I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
42.1 mi into trip
|
~48m 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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
4
48.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward M 21: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward M 21: Downtown
6
49 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.72 one way
$15.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
W 10 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:00PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
57m 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?
Expect a highway-centric experience for the majority of this 57-minute trip, with 85% of the drive on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.6 miles along the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. While primarily a freeway run, parts of the route may involve sections of Woodward Avenue, offering a slight shift in scenery from pure interstate travel. This drive is characterized by its speed and efficiency, designed for covering distance quickly rather than for leisurely exploration.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.6 mi on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and UAW Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road.
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 49.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.1 miles (I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (BL I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Flint, MI
Full guide →Flint is an industrial city an hour northwest of Detroit in Michigan. It was the home of many General Motors factories, including the Buick World Headquarters, Flint has fallen on hard times over the past 30 years due to the decline of the American automotive industry. Despite these misfortunes, the city has an outsized history, including decisive roles in the growth of the American labor movement and community schooling and evident in a host of extensive and well-endowed cultural institutions. Flint has seen a dramatic reduction in crime while simultaneously enjoying a revitalizing Downtown and growing colleges and universities are found within the city's limits.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.6 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 5.1 miles (I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (BL I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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