Trip from Flint, MI to Akron, MI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

50.9 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 10m ★

6 AM

1h 16m

8 AM

1h 28m

10 AM

1h 20m

12 PM

1h 19m

3 PM

1h 21m

5 PM

1h 27m

8 PM

1h 12m

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

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Akron, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Akron, MI covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Vassar Road, North Dort Highway, Gera Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on South Vassar Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.96 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

25.4 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 50.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Vassar Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saginaw Street

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Third Street

Turn right onto East Third Street

Navigation decision point

3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward M 54

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 9 Toward M 54

50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

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 Flint, MI to Akron, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 54 along the way.

M 54

3 mi in | ~4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Vassar Road	7 mi	9m
North Dort Highway	6.7 mi	9m
Gera Road	6.2 mi	9m
Sanilac Road	5.9 mi	6m
South Gera Road	4.4 mi	6m
North Saginaw Road	4.2 mi	6m
Merry Road	3.5 mi	4m
Deckerville Road	3.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: South Vassar Road — 7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn uturn onto M 21

253 ft · 17 sec · East Court Street

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

Turn right onto East Third Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Third Street

Turn left onto Chavez Drive

483 ft · 13 sec · Chavez Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 475 North

Merge onto I 475

2.2 mi · 2 min · UAW Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 9 Toward M 54

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Turn straight onto M 54

6.7 mi · 9 min · North Dort Highway

Continue on M 54

4.2 mi · 6 min · North Saginaw Road

Turn slight right onto M 54

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clio Road

Continue on M 54

6.2 mi · 9 min · Gera Road

Continue on M 83

2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

Continue on M 83

4.4 mi · 6 min · South Gera Road

Turn right onto M 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue

Continue on M 46

5.9 mi · 6 min · Sanilac Road

Turn left onto South Vassar Road

7.0 mi · 9 min · South Vassar Road

Turn right onto Deckerville Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · Deckerville Road

Turn left onto Merry Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · Merry Road

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto M 138

69 ft · 6 sec · Beach Street

Turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

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 25.4 miles from Flint, MI, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7 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 50.9 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.4 miles or 40m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Flint, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 50.9 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flint, 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 South Vassar Road for about 7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.4 mi from Flint, MI · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

25 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

Royal Oak, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Royal Oak, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Akron, MI

The final approach into Akron, 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 Akron, 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

$7.96 one way

$15.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$8.74	$17.47
premium	$4.89	$9.80	$19.59
diesel	$5.61	$11.24	$22.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.3	$5.34	$2.44
Efficient EV	12.7	$4.45	$2.04
EV Truck/SUV	20.4	$7.13	$3.26

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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Flint, MI

Evening in Flint on Tuesday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

W 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:00PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Akron, MI

Evening in Akron on Tuesday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

9 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

1h 15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Flint, MI to Akron, MI covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Vassar Road, North Dort Highway, Gera Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Flint, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.96 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.

On the drive from Flint, MI to Akron, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 54 along the way.

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