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Trip from Clinton Village, MI to Flint, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

51.7 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton Village, MI to Flint, MI covers 51.7 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Stoll Road, US-27, I 69 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 51.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Stoll Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Clinton Village, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Village, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Stoll Road
US-27
I 69 East
Saginaw Street
South Grand Traverse Street
West Fifth Street
Harrison Street
East Court Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Stoll Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Village, MI and Flint, MI.

1

Start on Chetwyn Drive

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Chetwyn Drive
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Stoll Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · East Stoll Road
3

Turn right onto Old US-27

1.1 mi · 1 min · Old US-27
4

Take the ramp straight toward I 69 East: Flint

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 69 East: Flint
5

Merge slight left

48 mi · 49 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Saginaw Street, Downtown
7

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
8

Turn right onto West Fifth Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
9

Turn left onto Harrison Street

381 ft · 21 sec · Harrison Street
10

Turn left onto East Court Street

236 ft · 9 sec · East Court Street
11

Turn left

69 ft · 7 sec
12

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec
13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.8 mi from Clinton Village, MI · 24m into the drive

Downtown Vernon, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vernon, MI

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

Haslett, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vernon, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Clinton Village, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Flint, MI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Flint, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.08 one way

$16.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.87 $17.75
premium $4.89 $9.95 $19.90
diesel $5.61 $11.41 $22.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.07
EV Truck/SUV 20.7 0 $7.24 $3.31

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Clinton Village, MI

Late night in Clinton Village on Thursday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Thursday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Vernon, MI

26 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m 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 Clinton Village, MI to Flint, MI covers 51.7 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Stoll Road, US-27, I 69 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Clinton Village, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.08 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.
The drive from Clinton Village, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton Village, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton Village, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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