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Trip from Edenville, MI to Flint, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

79.9 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

Downtown Edenville, MI, MI

Edenville, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

The drive from Edenville, MI to Flint, MI covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US 10, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 79.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.3 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.

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 1h 29m 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: at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.1 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward US 10 East: Midland

Navigation decision point

Toward US 10 East: Midland
6
32.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
79.1 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward M 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 7 Toward M 21
6
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 36.3 mi 38m
US 10 23.3 mi 23m
UAW Freeway 10 mi 10m
North Meridian Road 8 mi 12m
West Curtis Road 0.7 mi 1m
East Court Street 0.2 mi <1m
Chavez Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 36.3 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on M 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Curtis Road
2

Continue on M 30

7.8 mi · 11 min · North Meridian Road
3

Enter roundabout onto M 30

98 ft · 1 sec · North Meridian Road
4

Continue on M 30

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Meridian Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 10 East: Midland
6

Merge onto US 10

23 mi · 23 min · US 10
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8

Merge onto I 75; US 23

36 mi · 38 min · I 75; US 23
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

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

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 7 Toward M 21
11

Continue on Chavez Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chavez Drive
12

Turn right onto M 21

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Court Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
14

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.9 mi from Edenville, MI · 45m into the drive

Downtown Buena Vista, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buena Vista, MI

40 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

Midland, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrollton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Edenville, 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

$12.49 one way

$24.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.72 $27.43
premium $4.89 $15.38 $30.75
diesel $5.61 $17.64 $35.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24 0 $8.39 $3.84
Efficient EV 20 0 $6.99 $3.20
EV Truck/SUV 32 0 $11.19 $5.11

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Edenville, MI

Afternoon in Edenville on Friday

Local time

2:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Friday

Local time

2:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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 29m 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 Edenville, MI to Flint, MI covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US 10, UAW Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Edenville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.49 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 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.1 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Edenville, 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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