Origin
Davison, MI
Late night in Davison on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davison, 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
14m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davison, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Traveling from Davison to Flint is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 10.6 miles. You can expect to reach your destination in about 13 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost of only $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Midwest. Because the entire journey takes less than a quarter of an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. This route serves as a simple local connection between the two Michigan cities, offering a no-fuss travel experience that is ideal for those looking to move between these areas efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 8 mi | 8m |
| North State Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fifth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davison, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 15
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Road
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 West: Flint
3
Merge onto I 69
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Saginaw Street
6
Turn right onto M 21
398 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Fifth Street
7
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
8
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
9
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
M 21 / East Fifth Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SE 1 to 8 mph
0% 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
8 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
14m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a long-distance interstate haul. You will navigate via I-69 West, the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, and local downtown streets to complete the 10.6-mile trek. Interestingly, the route features 0% highway share in terms of long-haul cruising, as the longest stretch on I-69 West is effectively 0 miles. The experience is defined by shifting from local roads into the urban layout of Flint. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through city-style intersections and surface streets as you transition between these two locations.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and North State Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
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 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Davison, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
9.9 mi in
|
~11m
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 14m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Chevrolet-Buick 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (Harrison 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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