Origin
Lake Fenton, MI
Afternoon in Lake Fenton on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Fenton, 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
22m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Fenton, MI
Kevin Carrera
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Lake Fenton and Flint, Michigan, this 13.5-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Midwest corridor. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because the total distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex trip planning. You can easily budget approximately $2 for fuel, keeping your travel costs to a minimum. Since the route avoids highways entirely, it functions as a straightforward local transit rather than a major excursion. It is an ideal option for travelers who prefer staying on local roads rather than navigating busy interstate traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Fenton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Baldwin Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Dort Highway Extension | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Dort Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Triple Oak 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 Lake Fenton, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Triple Oak Drive
403 ft
·
20 sec
·
Triple Oak Drive
2
Turn left onto Fenton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Fenton Road
3
Turn right onto East Baldwin Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Baldwin Road
4
Turn left onto Dort Highway Extension
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dort Highway Extension
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto Dort Highway Extension
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dort Highway Extension
6
Continue on Dort Highway Extension
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dort Highway Extension
7
Enter roundabout onto M 54
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Dort Highway
8
Continue on M 54
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Dort Highway
9
Enter roundabout
22 ft
·
0 sec
10
Continue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
14
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
15
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Baldwin Road
Turn right onto East Baldwin Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Dort Highway Extension
Turn left onto Dort Highway Extension
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
M 54 / South Dort Highway
Enter roundabout onto M 54 / South Dort Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
9 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
15.9 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
Afternoon in Flint on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph
84% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:27AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:27AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
9 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
22m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the region. You will spend the entirety of your 13.5-mile journey on local roads, including Fenton Road, East Baldwin Road, and the Dort Highway Extension. Because your highway share is 0%, you won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of pavement; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Fenton Road. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns and a focus on local navigation rather than high-speed cruising. You should remain attentive to the road conditions, as the route demands more focus than a simple highway commute.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near East Baldwin 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 16.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 3 miles (East Baldwin Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Dort Highway Extension): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (M 54 / South Dort Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 3 miles (East Baldwin Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Dort Highway Extension): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (M 54 / South Dort Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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