Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, MI
Tuấn Kiệt Jr.
This 56.4-mile drive from Flint to Kingston, Michigan, is a straightforward 1 hour and 17-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Sanilac Road and North Dort Highway, with only a 4% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, reflecting its modest distance. Given the short duration and minimal highway travel, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. The drive offers a consistent local feel throughout its 56.4 miles within the Midwest region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sanilac Road | 25.3 mi | 28m |
| North Dort Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Gera Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| South Gera Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Saginaw Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| UAW Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Holland Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Kingston, MI.
Start on this road
Turn uturn onto M 21
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Turn right onto East Third Street
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 475
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto M 54
Continue on M 54
Turn slight right onto M 54
Continue on M 54
Continue on M 83
Continue on M 83
Turn right onto M 46
Continue on M 46
Continue on M 46
Turn left onto Washington Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Third Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 475 North
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward M 54
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Kingston on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 56.4-mile trip. With only 4% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like Sanilac Road and North Dort Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles on Sanilac Road, offering a sustained period of this local road experience. This profile suggests a driving experience that is more about navigating through communities rather than covering long distances at high speed.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Flint, MI to Kingston, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 54 along the way.
M 54
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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