Origin
Akron, MI
Evening in Akron on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, MI to Flint, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akron, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, MI to Flint, MI covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Vassar Road, Gera Road, West Sanilac Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on North Vassar Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.5 miles from Akron, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 50.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Vassar Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near M 138 / Beach Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 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 0.1 miles (M 138 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 138 / Beach Street
At end of road, turn right onto M 138 / Beach Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the ramp toward I 475 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 475 South
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
50.6 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Vassar Road | 8 mi | 10m |
| Gera Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| West Sanilac Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| UAW Freeway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| North Saginaw Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| South Gera Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| North Saginaw Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
North Vassar Road
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto M 138
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Beach Street
3
Continue on M 138
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Akron Road
4
Turn slight left onto M 138
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Road
5
Continue on M 138
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Turn right onto M 138
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
7
Continue on M 138
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrove Road
8
Turn left onto North Vassar Road
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Vassar Road
9
Turn right onto M 46
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Sanilac Road
10
Continue on M 46
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Holland Avenue
11
Turn left onto M 83
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Gera Road
12
Continue on M 83
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on M 83
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Gera Road
14
Continue on M 54
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Clio Road
15
Turn slight left onto M 54
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Saginaw Road
16
Keep slight right at fork onto North Saginaw Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saginaw Road
17
Continue on North Saginaw Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Saginaw Street
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 475 South
19
Merge onto I 475
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
UAW Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
21
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
22
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
24
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.5 miles from Akron, MI, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50.9 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.5 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Akron, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Akron, MI
This is one driving day of about 50.9 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Akron, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Vassar Road for about 8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Akron, MI · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Akron, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flint, MI
The final approach into Flint, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flint, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.96 one way
$15.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, MI to Flint, MI covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Vassar Road, Gera Road, West Sanilac Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Akron, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (M 138 / Beach Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Akron, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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