Origin
Clio, MI
Late night in Clio on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clio, 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
20m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clio, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward transit between Clio and Flint, this 14.6-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a quick day excursion. Expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through Michigan’s Midwest landscape. Because of the short distance, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex trip logistics. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a highly budget-friendly commute. This route is best treated as a simple, no-fuss journey between two neighboring communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| North Saginaw Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Saginaw Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Vienna Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Vienna Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
UAW Freeway
— 5.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clio, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto M 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Vienna Street
3
Continue on M 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Vienna Road
4
Turn right onto M 54
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Saginaw Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto North Saginaw Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saginaw Road
6
Continue on North Saginaw Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Saginaw Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 475 South
8
Merge onto I 475
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
UAW Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
10
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
11
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 57 / East Vienna Street
Turn left onto M 57 / East Vienna Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 475 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 475 South
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
13 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
20 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
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about monotonous highway cruising on this trip, as the route is entirely local with zero highway percentage. You will be traveling primarily via East Vienna Street, West Vienna Road, and North Saginaw Road. The profile is distinctly turn-heavy, requiring you to stay alert through the local transitions rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted stretch. Because the drive is strictly local, you should anticipate frequent speed changes and a more hands-on driving experience compared to interstate travel.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 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 early in the drive near M 57 / East Vienna Street.
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 13.3 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: near the start (M 57 / East Vienna Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clio, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 21 along the way.
M 21
12.6 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 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: near the start (M 57 / East Vienna Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 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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