Trip from Flint, MI to Avoca, MI

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

59.5 mi

96 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

Downtown Avoca, MI, MI

Avoca, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Avoca, MI covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, Emmett Road, Avoca Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.04 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

29.7 miles from Flint, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 59.5 miles, with most of the trip on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Emmett Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.4 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

881 ft 754 ft

Total Climb

165 ft

Total Descent

154 ft

Highest Point

881 ft

~29.7 mi in

Elevation Range

127 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Emmett Road. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Flint, MI to Avoca, MI is easy. At 1h 8m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saginaw Street

Turn left onto Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 69 / Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge onto I 69 / Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
48.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond

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

Exit 184 Toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond

Towns Along This Route

Between Flint, MI and Avoca, MI, road signs point toward M 19: Sandusky and Richmond.

M 19: Sandusky

48.1 mi in | ~50m

Richmond

48.1 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 47.4 mi 48m
Emmett Road 5.1 mi 7m
Avoca Road 2.1 mi 3m
Beard Road 1.5 mi 2m
Kinney Road 1.1 mi 1m
Metcalf Road 0.6 mi <1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Saginaw Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Chevrolet-Buick Freeway — 47.4 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn uturn onto M 21

253 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street
3

Turn left onto Saginaw Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Saginaw Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
5

Merge onto I 69

47 mi · 48 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 184 Toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
7

Turn left onto M 19

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Kinney Road
8

Continue on M 19

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Continue on M 19

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Kinney Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on M 19

5.1 mi · 7 min · Emmett Road
11

Turn right onto M 136

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Metcalf Road
12

Continue on M 136

1.5 mi · 2 min · Beard Road
13

Continue on M 136

2.1 mi · 3 min · Avoca Road
14

Arrive at destination

M 136

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 29.7 miles from Flint, MI, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 59.5 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.7 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Flint, 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 Flint, MI

This is one driving day of about 59.5 miles and 1h 8m.

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 Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for about 47.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.7 mi from Flint, MI · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Detroit, MI

30 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.

Popular next leg

Detroit, MI to Avoca, MI

66.2 mi · 1h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Detroit, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Detroit, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Avoca, MI

The final approach into Avoca, 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 Avoca, 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

$9.04 one way

$18.07 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $9.96 $19.93
premium $4.80 $11.23 $22.46
diesel $5.64 $13.22 $26.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.8 0 $6.25 $2.86
Efficient EV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38
EV Truck/SUV 23.8 0 $8.33 $3.81

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 3 days ago

Origin

Flint, MI

Evening in Flint on Sunday

Local time

5:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avoca, MI

Evening in Avoca on Sunday

Local time

5:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

24 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 8m 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 Flint, MI to Avoca, MI covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, Emmett Road, Avoca Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 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 $9.04 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 Flint, MI to Avoca, MI is easy. At 1h 8m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Flint, MI and Avoca, MI, road signs point toward M 19: Sandusky and Richmond.

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