Origin
Onondaga, MI
Late night in Onondaga on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Onondaga, 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 29m
Distance
74.3 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Onondaga, MI
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Trip Overview
This 74.3-mile journey from Onondaga to Flint, Michigan, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 29 minutes. It's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The route is primarily highway-focused, making up 66% of your travel. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $12 for this drive. Since both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region and the state of Michigan, you'll experience a consistent, familiar landscape throughout. This trip offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Michigan locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 BL | 41.5 mi | 42m |
| Onondaga Road | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| US 127 | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| East Saginaw Street | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| West Columbia Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| North College Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| Saginaw Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Holt Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69 BL
— 41.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onondaga, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Bellevue Road
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bellevue Road
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn left onto Onondaga Road
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Onondaga Road
4
Turn right onto West Columbia Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Columbia Road
5
Turn left onto North College Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North College Road
6
Turn right onto Holt Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Holt Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
8
Merge onto US 127
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 127
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 127
Exit 8
Toward US 127 North: Clare
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
11
Turn straight onto North Homer Street
265 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Homer Street
12
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 BL
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Saginaw Street
14
Continue on I 69 BL
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Saginaw Highway
15
Take the ramp onto I 69 BL
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 69 BL
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 BL
41 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69 BL
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
19
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
20
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
21
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
22
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
23
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Onondaga, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 24.6 and 73.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 127
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127 toward US 127 North: Clare
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 8
Toward US 127 North: Clare
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Gra...
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 69 BL; M 43 / East Saginaw Street
Turn right onto I 69 BL; M 43 / East Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
7
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
5
73.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.62 one way
$23.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
1:59 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
1h 29m 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?
The drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the 74.3 miles utilizing faster roads like I 69 BL and US 127. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 41.5 miles on I 69 BL, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The route's character is defined by its efficiency, moving you smoothly from Onondaga towards Flint. While primarily highway, expect some transitions onto local roads like Onondaga Road, offering brief glimpses of the surrounding Michigan landscape before rejoining faster routes. This blend ensures a consistent travel experience with minimal interruptions.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 mi on I 69 BL.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 BL and Onondaga Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.6 miles in near US 127.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 24.6 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (I 69 BL; M 43 / East Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m 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 41.5 miles on I 69 BL. 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 24.6 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (I 69 BL; M 43 / East Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point.
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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