Origin
Chesaning, MI
Morning in Chesaning on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesaning, 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
45m
Distance
33.9 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesaning, MI
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Trip Overview
This 33.8-mile drive from Chesaning, MI to Flint, MI takes about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more direct, turn-heavy experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this short journey is very budget-friendly. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, this route is best enjoyed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be staying within the Midwest region throughout this quick trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| Peet Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| West Vienna Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| I 75 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Vienna Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West State Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
UAW Freeway
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesaning, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on North Front Street
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Front Street
2
Turn left onto M 57
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Broad Street
3
Turn right onto M 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn straight onto M 57
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Peet Road
5
Continue on M 57
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vienna Road
6
Continue on M 57
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
7
Continue on M 57
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
9
Merge onto I 75; US 23
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75; US 23
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
12
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
13
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Chesaning, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 18.1 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
33.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 13 mph
91% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns on roads like East Broad Street, South Main Street, and Peet Road. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be navigating a more intricate network of smaller roads rather than long, open stretches. Expect a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on UAW Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 33.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 18.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 45m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on UAW Freeway. 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 18.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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