Origin
Clawson, MI
Evening in Clawson on Sunday
Local time
7:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clawson, MI to Flint, MI
Drive Time
59m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 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
0h 55m
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6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clawson, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Clawson to Flint, you can expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 51.6 miles. This trip typically takes about 59 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day round trip. You will primarily utilize the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, UAW Freeway, and Livernois Road to navigate the Midwest landscape. With a fuel budget of just $8, this is a highly economical route that requires no overnight stops. Because the drive is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for complex travel logistics.
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
25.8 miles from Clawson, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 92% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, which accounts for a 41.2-mile stretch of the total journey. The road feels like a consistent, fast-paced commute, moving you steadily through the Michigan corridor. While the environment remains largely industrial and suburban, the high percentage of highway driving ensures that you maintain a steady, uninterrupted pace. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for speed and direct access rather than winding, leisurely exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and UAW Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near East Big Beaver Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 2 miles (East Big Beaver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 75 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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East Big Beaver Road
Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Flint
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 75 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge onto I 75 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
44.3 mi into trip
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~50m in
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I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6
51.2 mi into trip
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~58m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 41.2 mi | 44m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Livernois Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Big Beaver Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 41.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clawson, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on Livernois Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Livernois Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Big Beaver Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on East Big Beaver Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
41 mi
·
44 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
9
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
10
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, sub-one-hour trip, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the duration is manageable without a break. Given the heavy reliance on major freeways, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you maintain that 59-minute travel time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, though with an $8 cost, you can easily top off in Clawson before you hit the road. Use the flexibility of this short distance to your benefit by keeping your departure time loose and stress-free.
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 25.8 miles from Clawson, MI, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.2 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 51.6 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.8 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
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 Clawson, 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 Clawson, MI
This is one driving day of about 51.6 miles and 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clawson, 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 Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for about 41.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Clawson, MI · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Clawson, 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
$7.84 one way
$15.68 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
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: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
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 Sunday
Local time
7:54 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
27 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
59m 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 Clawson, MI to Flint, MI covers 51.6 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, UAW Freeway, Livernois Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Clawson, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.84 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 51.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 2 miles (East Big Beaver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 75 / Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clawson, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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