Origin
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Washington, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, MI
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Flint to Washington is 53.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Van Dyke Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick journey without needing an overnight stay. You'll likely experience a mixed drive, offering a brief but convenient connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 31.5 mi | 32m |
| Van Dyke Road | 19.7 mi | 26m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 31.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Washington, 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
31 mi
·
32 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 168
Toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
7
Turn right onto M 53
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto M 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on M 53
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Romeo
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
12
Turn left onto Van Dyke Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Van Dyke Road
Use the left lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Van Dyke Road
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Van Dyke Road
14
Continue on Van Dyke Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dyke Road
15
Turn right onto West Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Road
16
Arrive at destination
West Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.8 — 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
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168
Toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
M 53 / Van Dyke Road
Turn right onto M 53 / Van Dyke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Romeo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Romeo
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Van Dyke Road
Turn left onto Van Dyke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.41 one way
$16.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Washington, MI
Late night in Washington on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
13 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 6m 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?
This route features a highway share of 59%, indicating a good portion of your drive will be on faster roads like the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 31.5 miles on this freeway, offering a solid period of uninterrupted travel. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a transition from highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of efficient travel and potentially more local traffic as you get closer to Washington.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.5 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 11 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 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.7 miles (M 53 / Van Dyke Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Washington, MI, road signs point toward M 53: Imlay City and Almont.
M 53: Imlay City
32.2 mi in
|
~34m
Almont
32.2 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.5 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 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.7 miles (M 53 / Van Dyke Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Washington, 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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