Origin
Keego Harbor, MI
Late night in Keego Harbor on Sunday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keego Harbor, 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
51m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keego Harbor, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 37.8-mile drive from Keego Harbor to Flint, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 51 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and the UAW Freeway, with a portion on Dixie Highway, offering a direct connection between these two Midwest communities. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this is an economical journey. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This drive is a simple, efficient way to get from point A to point B within Michigan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Dixie Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Highland Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Airport Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Cass Lake Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Andersonville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keego Harbor, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Beland Avenue
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Beland Avenue
2
Turn right onto Cass Lake Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cass Lake Road
3
Turn left onto M 59
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Highland Road
4
Turn right onto Airport Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
Use the right lane.
5
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
408 ft
·
15 sec
·
Williams Lake Road
6
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto Andersonville Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Andersonville Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 24
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 75
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
13
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
14
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Keego Harbor, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Airport Road
Turn right onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Airport Road
Turn left onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 24 / Dixie Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 24 / Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
37.4 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
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
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Sunday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SE 1 to 8 mph
0% chance
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
27 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
51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 37.8-mile trip, with about 65% of the journey on major roadways like I-75 and the UAW Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles on I-75, providing a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on faster roads, there are segments on Dixie Highway that might offer a slightly different feel. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, designed for getting you to your destination without much fuss.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Airport Road.
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 37.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 5.6 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 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 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: at 5.6 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): 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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