Origin
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Davison, 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
10.9 mi
18 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 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davison, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Flint and Davison, you are looking at a very manageable 10.9-mile trip. This drive typically takes about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via East Court Street, Saginaw Street, and the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move through the Michigan Midwest. Because both locations are situated within the same state and region, you can expect a familiar, straightforward transition without any drastic environmental shifts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 8 mi | 8m |
| South State Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North State Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Davison, 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
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto M 15
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
M 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.2 — 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
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
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
M 15 / South State Road
Turn left onto M 15 / South State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
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
Davison, MI
Morning in Davison on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
14m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating local streets, which demands more attention to intersections and city traffic than a long-haul freeway trek would. Since there are no stops factored into the 14-minute duration, the experience is best described as a direct, functional connection between these two Michigan communities. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, so prepare for a series of turns that define the character of this short-distance commute.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and South State Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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 Davison, MI, road signs point toward M 15: Davison and Clarkston.
M 15: Davison
8.7 mi in
|
~11m
Clarkston
8.7 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting 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: 10.9 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 (73%). 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: 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 Davison, 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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