Origin
Carson City, MI
Night in Carson City on Wednesday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carson City, MI to Flint, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carson City, MI
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Carson City, MI to Flint, MI covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cleveland Road, Brady Road, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on Cleveland Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.10 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
35.5 miles from Carson City, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 71 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cleveland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 55.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 55.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road | 23.7 mi | 32m |
| Brady Road | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| Peet Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| West Vienna Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| I 75 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Vienna Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Cleveland Road
— 23.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carson City, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on M 57
24 mi
·
32 min
·
Cleveland Road
3
Continue on M 57
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Brady Road
4
Continue on M 57
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brady Street
5
Turn straight onto M 57
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Street
6
Turn right onto M 57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn straight onto M 57
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Peet Road
8
Continue on M 57
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vienna Road
9
Continue on M 57
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
10
Continue on M 57
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
12
Merge onto I 75; US 23
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75; US 23
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
15
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
16
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
19
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 35.5 miles from Carson City, MI, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.7 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 48m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Carson City, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carson City, MI
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Carson City, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cleveland Road for about 23.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Carson City, MI · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 35.5 miles from Carson City, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.10 one way
$22.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Night in Flint on Wednesday
Local time
9:30 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
1 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
1h 37m 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 Carson City, MI to Flint, MI covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cleveland Road, Brady Road, UAW Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Carson City, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.10 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 1h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 55.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Carson City, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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