Origin
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Williamston, 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
55m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamston, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Flint to Williamston is 45.4 miles and takes about 55m via Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and M 52, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Michigan, making it a straightforward local trip. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, so it's a practical choice for a quick journey without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 30.1 mi | 30m |
| M 52 | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Rowley Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Church Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Putnam Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Putnam Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 30.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Williamston, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
30 mi
·
30 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 105
Toward M 52: Perry, Owosso
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto M 52
10 mi
·
15 min
·
M 52
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Rowley Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rowley Road
9
Continue on East Church Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
10
Turn left onto North Putnam Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Putnam Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Putnam Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
8
30.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward M 52: Perry, Owosso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105
Toward M 52: Perry, Owosso
6
31.4 mi into trip
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~33m in
|
M 52
Turn left onto M 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
41.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Rowley Road
Turn right onto Rowley Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Williamston, MI
Morning in Williamston on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Vernon, MI
23 mi in
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
55m 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 trip is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the drive utilizing freeway conditions. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 30.1 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, offering a good opportunity for consistent travel. As you transition to M 52 and Rowley Road, the character may shift slightly from the higher-speed freeway environment to more localized routes. Expect a generally efficient driving experience with minimal complex intersections.
66% 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: 30.1 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 M 52. 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 55m drive. You will face about 8 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. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Williamston, MI, road signs point toward M 52: Perry and Owosso.
M 52: Perry
30.9 mi in
|
~32m
Owosso
30.9 mi in
|
~32m
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 55m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 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. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williamston, 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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