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Trip from East Tawas, 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

2h 19m

Distance

115.5 mi

186 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Downtown East Tawas, MI, MI

East Tawas, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Tawas, MI to Flint, MI covers 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, North Huron Road, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.06 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.

Midpoint

57.8 miles from East Tawas, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 64.5 mi 1h 7m
North Huron Road 26.2 mi 36m
UAW Freeway 10 mi 10m
West Huron Road 6.3 mi 8m
East Lake Street 2.7 mi 5m
West M-61 2.4 mi 3m
Center Road 0.6 mi 1m
West Cedar Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 64.5 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Tawas, MI and Flint, MI.

1

Start on US 23

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Bay Street
2

Continue on US 23

2.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Street
3

Continue on US 23

26 mi · 36 min · North Huron Road
4

Continue on US 23

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Road
5

Continue on US 23

6.3 mi · 8 min · West Huron Road
6

Continue on US 23

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
7

Turn right onto M 61

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Cedar Street
8

Continue on M 61

2.4 mi · 3 min · West M-61
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 75 South: Saginaw
10

Merge onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Toward Saginaw
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

10.0 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
Exit 125 Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 7 Toward M 21
13

Continue on Chavez Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chavez Drive
14

Turn right onto M 21

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Court Street
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
17

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 57.8 miles from East Tawas, MI, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 25 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.8 miles or 1h 18m 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 56m

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 East Tawas, 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 East Tawas, MI

This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from East Tawas, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 64.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Worth, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worth, MI

58 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

Pine River, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Auburn, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from East Tawas, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 74.3

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 115.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 115.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74.3

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 74.3

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 115.5

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 107.3

Flint, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+18107367100

Visit website

Bay City State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 66

Bay City, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19896843020

Visit website

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 115.5

Burton, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18107367100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 39.9 and 115.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
39.9 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Saginaw

Navigation decision point

Toward I 75 South: Saginaw
6
104.8 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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
114.8 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward M 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 7 Toward M 21
6
115.2 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
115.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.06 one way

$36.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.83 $39.65
premium $4.89 $22.23 $44.45
diesel $5.61 $25.50 $51.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.13 $5.54
Efficient EV 28.9 0 $10.11 $4.62
EV Truck/SUV 46.2 0 $16.17 $7.39

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (65% 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

East Tawas, MI

Afternoon in East Tawas on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Saturday

Local time

1:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Worth, MI

58 mi in

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

5 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

2h 19m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

115.5 mi in 2h 19m, mostly highway — 64.5 mi of that is on I 75.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.5 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Huron Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 39.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 19m 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 39.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 104.8 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from East Tawas, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.

Saginaw

40.2 mi in | ~59m | via I 75

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 115.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 39.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 104.8 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, MI before heading back.

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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