Origin
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Avoca, 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 8m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avoca, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Michigan’s Midwest, the 59.5-mile journey from Flint to Avoca is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable option for travelers. The drive relies heavily on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, Emmett Road, and Avoca Road to navigate between these two points. It is a practical, efficient path for anyone looking to get from one side of the region to the other without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 47.4 mi | 48m |
| Emmett Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Avoca Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Beard Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kinney Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Metcalf Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 47.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Avoca, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Court Street
3
Turn left onto Saginaw Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saginaw Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
47 mi
·
48 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 184
Toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
7
Turn left onto M 19
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Kinney Road
8
Continue on M 19
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on M 19
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on M 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Emmett Road
11
Turn right onto M 136
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Metcalf Road
12
Continue on M 136
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Beard Road
13
Continue on M 136
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avoca Road
14
Arrive at destination
M 136
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Flint, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saginaw Street
Turn left onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 69 / Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge onto I 69 / Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 184
Toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Avoca, MI
Late night in Avoca on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Attica, MI
30 mi in
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
15 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 8m 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 highway-focused experience, as 80% of this drive takes place on high-speed roads. Your journey begins with a significant 47.4-mile stretch along the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, which allows you to cover most of the distance with ease. As you transition off the freeway and onto Emmett and Avoca Roads, the pace shifts from a major arterial flow to a more localized driving environment. This mix keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind while still prioritizing speed and efficiency. You will spend the vast majority of your time behind the wheel on major infrastructure, ensuring a consistent and predictable ride from start to finish.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.4 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Emmett Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flint, MI to Avoca, MI is easy. At 1h 8m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
881 ft
754 ft
Total Climb
165 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
881 ft
~29.7 mi in
Elevation Range
127 ft
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.
Between Flint, MI and Avoca, MI, road signs point toward M 19: Sandusky and Richmond.
M 19: Sandusky
48.1 mi in
|
~50m
Richmond
48.1 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.4 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avoca, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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