Origin
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pontiac, MI
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Trip Overview
Planning a short hop from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI? This 38.4-mile drive will take you approximately 47 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily be on I-75 and the UAW Freeway, with about 85% of the route being highway driving. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within the Midwest region, connecting two Michigan cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 25.9 mi | 27m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Baldwin Avenue | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Baldwin Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Fifth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cesar E. Chavez Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Saginaw Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 25.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Pontiac, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
335 ft
·
29 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Fifth Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto I 475
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
UAW Freeway
6
Merge onto I 75
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 75
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 84
Toward Baldwin Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Baldwin Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Baldwin Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Baldwin Avenue
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Baldwin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 24 BUS
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
11
Continue on Oakland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
12
Turn straight onto North Saginaw Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
13
Turn left onto M 59
378 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Huron Street
14
Turn right onto North Perry Street
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Perry Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Perry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 21 / East Fifth Street
At end of road, turn left onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Baldwin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 84
Toward Baldwin Road
6
33.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Baldwin Road
Turn right onto Baldwin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
M 59 / East Huron Street
Turn left onto M 59 / East Huron Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.00 one way
$12.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Pontiac, MI
Late night in Pontiac on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
47m 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 largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of your travel time spent on faster roads like I-75 and the UAW Freeway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 25.9 miles on I-75, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While it's primarily highway, you will also navigate sections of Baldwin Avenue, which might offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. The profile suggests a consistent, efficient drive, rather than a winding, scenic tour.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and UAW Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 38.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.9 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 Pontiac, 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pontiac, 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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