Origin
Swartz Creek, MI
Late night in Swartz Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swartz Creek, 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
12m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swartz Creek, MI
Frank Krasznavolgyi
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Swartz Creek to Flint, you are looking at a brief 9.4-mile commute. This trip typically takes about 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, Morrish Road, and West Fifth Street. With a fuel budget of only $1, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Midwest. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Michigan locations, perfect for those needing a practical and efficient transit option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Morrish Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Miller Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swartz Creek, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Miller Road
60 ft
·
5 sec
·
Miller Road
2
Turn right onto Morrish Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Morrish Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
7
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
8
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
9
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
10
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Morrish Road
Turn right onto Morrish Road
Navigation decision point
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Grand Traverse Street
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
12:37 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
4 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
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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.7 miles. The transition from local roads like Morrish Road onto the freeway defines the personality of this drive, shifting quickly from suburban surface streets to a faster-paced transit environment. Because the entire journey is under 10 miles, the road character remains consistent without the need for technical maneuvering or varied terrain changes.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Morrish Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Morrish Road.
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 12m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Morrish Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Swartz Creek, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Chevrolet-Buick 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: near the start (Morrish Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (South Grand Traverse 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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