Origin
Holly, MI
Late night in Holly on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly, 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
24m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holly, MI
Alexander Krivitskiy
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Holly and Flint, Michigan, you can expect a brief 21.3-mile trip that typically takes about 24 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your travel costs between these two Midwest locations. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. It is a straightforward connection, making it an easy and manageable drive for anyone looking to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| North Holly Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| North Saginaw Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
UAW Freeway
— 6.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on North Saginaw Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saginaw Street
2
Continue on North Holly Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North Holly Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 North
4
Merge onto I 75
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
5
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.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
7
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
8
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 North
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward M 21: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward M 21: Downtown
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
1:58 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
16 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
24m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way through the Michigan landscape. You will primarily utilize North Holly Road, I-75 North, and the UAW Freeway to complete your journey. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on North Holly Road, which highlights the frequent turns you will navigate along the way. This path prioritizes local road navigation, offering a different feel compared to a high-speed highway trek.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on UAW 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 around 7.3 miles in.
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 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
946 ft
754 ft
Total Climb
34 ft
Total Descent
208 ft
Highest Point
946 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
192 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on UAW 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: at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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