Origin
Easton, MI
Late night in Easton on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, 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
44m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.4-mile trip from Easton to Flint, Michigan, is easily manageable in about 44 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Budget around $4 for fuel, as this route has a 38% highway share. You'll primarily navigate via the UAW Freeway and West Mount Morris Road. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of road types without being overly demanding. Given its short duration and low fuel cost, this is a convenient option for a quick journey within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| West Mount Morris Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Easton Road | 8 mi | 17m |
| I 75 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sheridan Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
UAW Freeway
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Cram Road
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cram Road
2
Turn left onto Easton Road
6.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Easton Road
3
Continue on Genesee Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
4
Continue on Easton Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto M 13
385 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sheridan Road
6
Turn right onto West Mount Morris Road
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Mount Morris Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 75; US 23
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
11
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
12
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
M 13 / Sheridan Road
At end of road, turn left onto M 13 / Sheridan Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
27.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
1:59 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 38% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles on the UAW Freeway, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. Beyond that, the drive transitions to local roads like West Mount Morris Road and Easton Road, requiring adjustments in speed and attention. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience varied road conditions as you progress towards Flint.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near M 13 / Sheridan 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 28.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 8.4 miles (M 13 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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 8.4 miles (M 13 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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