Origin
Attica, MI
Afternoon in Attica on Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Attica, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Attica, MI
Noland Live
Trip Overview
The drive from Attica, MI to Flint, MI covers 29 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, South Lake Pleasant Road, Saginaw Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 29 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and South Lake Pleasant Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Lake Pleasant Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Lake Pleasant 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 34m 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 (South Lake Pleasant Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Lake Pleasant Road
Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road
Navigation decision point
7
28.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
M 21 / East Fifth Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
29 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 26.5 mi | 27m |
| South Lake Pleasant Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fifth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Williams Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 26.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Attica, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Williams Street
93 ft
·
9 sec
·
Williams Street
2
Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Lake Pleasant Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 69 West: Flint
4
Merge onto I 69
27 mi
·
27 min
·
I 69
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Saginaw Street
7
Turn right onto M 21
398 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 mph
49% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:01AM EDT until April 14 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 5:44AM 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
20 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
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Attica, MI to Flint, MI covers 29 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, South Lake Pleasant Road, Saginaw Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Attica, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.53 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 is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lake Pleasant Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Attica, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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