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Trip from Flint, MI to Dryden, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

33.8 mi

54 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Dryden, MI, MI

Dryden, MI

Roberto Gonzalez

Trip Overview

This 33.8-mile drive from Flint to Dryden, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 45 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, South Lake Pleasant Road, and Rochester Road, with a significant 78% of the journey on highways. Given the short distance and modest fuel cost of around $5, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that won't require an overnight stay, offering a convenient way to travel between these two Michigan locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 26.5 mi 27m
South Lake Pleasant Road 2.2 mi 5m
Rochester Road 2 mi 5m
West Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
Sutton Road 0.8 mi 2m
Saginaw Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Court Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Chevrolet-Buick Freeway — 26.5 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Dryden, 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

26 mi · 27 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 163 Toward Lake Pleasant Road
7

Turn right onto South Lake Pleasant Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · South Lake Pleasant Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto Sutton Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Sutton Road
9

Turn right onto Rochester Road

2.0 mi · 5 min · Rochester Road
10

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
11

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Davison, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Davison, MI

17 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

Romeo, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elba, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.9 — 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

5
27.2 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward Lake Pleasant Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 163 Toward Lake Pleasant Road
5
29.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | Sutton Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sutton Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.28 one way

$10.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.80 $11.60
premium $4.89 $6.50 $13.01
diesel $5.61 $7.46 $14.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.55 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 8 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Destination

Dryden, MI

Late night in Dryden on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

28 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

45m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 45-minute drive, with 78% of your travel occurring on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.5 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. As you transition to roads like South Lake Pleasant Road and Rochester Road, the character may shift slightly, but the overall profile remains geared towards efficient travel. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal fuss, rather than offering extensive scenic detours.

78% 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: 26.5 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 South Lake Pleasant 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 45m 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: 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.5 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 Dryden, 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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