Origin
Chesterfield, MI
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, 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 15m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MI
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Trip Overview
This 62.5-mile drive from Chesterfield, MI, to Flint, MI, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 63% of the journey on major freeways, making it an efficient connection between two points in the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this short hop is budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, giving you flexibility to depart and arrive at your convenience. It's a straightforward drive designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| Hall Road | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kuchenmeister Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Kuchenmeister Street
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kuchenmeister Street
2
Turn left onto M 3
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
3
Turn right onto M 59
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Hall Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
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
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Chesterfield, 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 2.4 and 62.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
M 59 / Hall Road
Turn right onto M 59 / Hall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward M 21: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward M 21: Downtown
6
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$9.77 one way
$19.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SE 1 to 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:33AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:09AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette 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
23 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 15m 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-focused drive for most of this 62.5-mile journey, as 63% of the route utilizes major roadways like I-75 and the UAW Freeway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 32.8 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is largely highway, you will transition onto local roads like Hall Road, providing a slight variation in the driving experience as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes efficient travel over scenic detours.
63% 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: 32.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Hall Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near M 59 / Hall Road.
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 62.5 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 2.4 miles (M 59 / Hall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on I 75. 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 2.4 miles (M 59 / Hall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 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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