Origin
Edenville, MI
Afternoon in Edenville on Friday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Edenville, MI
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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 pointsThese 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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Friday
Local time
3:39 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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