If you are looking to travel from Flint to Beaverton, you are in for a 89-mile journey across the Michigan Midwest. Plan for about 1 hour and 40 minutes of driving time, which makes this an easy day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than interstate corridors. Budget roughly $14 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.5 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
36.9 mi
39m
US 10
30.6 mi
30m
M-18
9.9 mi
14m
UAW Freeway
9.7 mi
10m
Ross Street
0.5 mi
<1m
East Third Street
0.4 mi
1m
Saginaw Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Chavez Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 36.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Beaverton, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft·17 sec·East Court Street
3
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Saginaw Street
4
Turn right onto East Third Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Third Street
5
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
483 ft·13 sec·Chavez Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7
Merge onto I 475
9.7 mi·10 min·UAW Freeway
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
37 mi·39 min·I 75; US 23
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 162BToward US 10 West: Midland
10
Continue on US 10
11 mi·11 min·US 10
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
19 mi·19 min·US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward M 18: Beaverton, Gladwin
13
Keep slight left at fork
277 ft·8 sec
14
Turn right onto M 18
9.9 mi·14 min·M-18
15
Continue on M 18
0.5 mi·57 sec·Ross Street
16
Turn right onto East Brown Street
160 ft·7 sec·East Brown Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Brown Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best to check your navigation apps before departing to ensure you are comfortable with the specific intersections along East Court and Saginaw Streets. Because the trip takes less than two hours, you likely won't need to plan for lengthy stops, though having your $14 fuel budget ready before you hit the road is a smart move. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local road markers for the duration of the trip. The biggest advantage here is the flexibility of the route; without the pressure of major highway traffic, you can easily adjust your departure time to avoid the busiest local peak hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.5 miles from Flint, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flint, MI
This is one driving day of about 89 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Flint, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78.2 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saginaw Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.4 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward US 10 West: Midland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 162B
Toward US 10 West: Midland
5
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10: Clare
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 10: Clare
5
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward M 18: Beaverton, Gladwin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 18: Beaverton, Gladwin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.91 one way
$27.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.28
$30.55
premium
$4.89
$17.13
$34.25
diesel
$5.61
$19.65
$39.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.34
$4.27
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.79
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Late night
in Flint on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beaverton, MI
Late night
in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 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
1h 40m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience behind the wheel, as this route relies exclusively on local surface streets rather than high-speed interstates. You will navigate through East Court Street, Saginaw Street, and East Third Street, which keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention. With zero highway miles included, the drive offers a more grounded, hands-on feel compared to a standard freeway commute. The lack of major highway stretches means you should be prepared for frequent directional changes as you transition toward Beaverton. It is a straightforward, functional drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire 89-mile stretch.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 10. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 89 miles you will encounter 13 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 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.4 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.
Between Flint, MI and Beaverton, MI, road signs point toward M 18: Beaverton and Gladwin.
M 18: Beaverton
78.2 mi in|~1h 23m
Gladwin
78.2 mi in|~1h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 89 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Beaverton, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 47.4 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 Beaverton, MI before heading back.
