Origin
Fraser, MI
Late night in Fraser on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fraser, MI to Flint, 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 12m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fraser, MI
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Trip Overview
Fraser, MI to Flint, MI is 59.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via I 75 and Hall Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan, making it a straightforward drive. It's a highway-focused route that's easy to manage, perfect for a quick transition between these two areas. You'll find this drive offers a practical way to cover the distance without significant time commitment, ideal for a day trip or a quick relocation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| Hall Road | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Utica Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 14 Mile Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deshon Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fraser, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on this road
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
94 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto East 14 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 14 Mile Road
4
Turn right onto Utica Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Utica Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto Utica Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Utica Road
6
Continue on Utica Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Utica Road
7
Turn slight right onto Van Dyke Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
8
Turn right onto Summers Street
390 ft
·
21 sec
·
Summers Street
9
Turn right onto Deshon Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Deshon Street
10
Turn right onto M 59
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Hall Road
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
15
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
16
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Fraser, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.2 — 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
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Utica Road
Turn right onto Utica Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
1h 12m 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 leans heavily towards highway driving, with 66% of the journey on faster roads like I 75. Expect a relatively smooth experience for most of the 59.6 miles, including a continuous stretch of 32.8 miles on I 75. While primarily a highway focus, you'll also navigate sections on Hall Road and Utica Road, which may offer a slightly different pace. Overall, the drive is characterized by its directness and efficiency, minimizing complex turns and maximizing forward momentum.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Hall Road. You will hit about 14 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 59.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Utica Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 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 1h 12m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 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 Flint, 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 0.2 miles (Utica Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 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 Flint, 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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