Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bath, MI
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This straightforward 45.9-mile drive from Flint, MI to Bath, MI, is designed for efficiency, taking just about 49 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily manageable in a single outing without the need for an overnight stay. The route is predominantly highway, making up 95% of the journey, with an estimated fuel cost of $7. You'll primarily be on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Webster Road. Given its short duration and focus on major roads, this trip offers a quick and uncomplicated transit through the Midwest region of Michigan.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 43.5 miles along the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. This means a consistent pace is likely, with minimal deviations onto slower local roads. The journey progresses with a steady, high-speed feel, primarily on well-maintained arteries like Webster Road and South Grand Traverse Street, making it a predictable and efficient transit.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Webster Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (South Grand Traverse Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Bath
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Webster Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 43.5 mi | 44m |
| Webster Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Grand Traverse Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Bath, MI.
Start on this road
Turn uturn onto M 21
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69
Take the exit
Turn left onto Webster Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Flint, MI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bath, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Flint on Friday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Bath on Friday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
43°F
Vernon, MI
23 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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