Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Sunday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Beaverton, MI
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
89 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaverton, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Flint to Beaverton, you are in for a 89-mile journey across the Michigan Midwest. Plan for about 1 hour and 40 minutes of driving time, which makes this an easy day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than interstate corridors. Budget roughly $14 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
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
44.5 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience behind the wheel, as this route relies exclusively on local surface streets rather than high-speed interstates. You will navigate through East Court Street, Saginaw Street, and East Third Street, which keeps the pace steady but requires your full attention. With zero highway miles included, the drive offers a more grounded, hands-on feel compared to a standard freeway commute. The lack of major highway stretches means you should be prepared for frequent directional changes as you transition toward Beaverton. It is a straightforward, functional drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire 89-mile stretch.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Court Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Flint, MI to Beaverton, MI is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Beaverton, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saginaw Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Third Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chavez Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 475 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| UAW Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Beaverton, MI.
1
Start on the route
92 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn uturn onto East Court Street
253 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Court Street
3
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saginaw Street
4
Turn right onto East Third Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Third Street
5
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chavez Drive
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 475 North
7
Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
8
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 10 West: Midland
10
Continue straight
11 mi
·
11 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
19 mi
·
19 min
·
US 10: Clare
12
Take the exit slight right toward M 18: Beaverton, Gladwin
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
M 18: Beaverton, Gladwin
13
Keep slight left
276 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn right onto M-18
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
M-18
15
Continue on Ross Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ross Street
16
Turn right onto East Brown Street
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Brown Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best to check your navigation apps before departing to ensure you are comfortable with the specific intersections along East Court and Saginaw Streets. Because the trip takes less than two hours, you likely won't need to plan for lengthy stops, though having your $14 fuel budget ready before you hit the road is a smart move. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local road markers for the duration of the trip. The biggest advantage here is the flexibility of the route; without the pressure of major highway traffic, you can easily adjust your departure time to avoid the busiest local peak hours.
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 44.5 miles from Flint, MI, or about 50m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 50m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverton, 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 89 miles and 1h 40m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.5 mi from Flint, MI · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.5 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaverton, MI
The final approach into Beaverton, 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 Beaverton, 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
$13.52 one way
$27.04 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.77 | $39.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Beaverton, MI
Afternoon in Beaverton on Sunday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
5 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 40m 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 Beaverton, MI covers 89 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Court Street, Saginaw Street, East Third Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.5 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 $13.52 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 Beaverton, MI is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Beaverton, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flint, MI to Beaverton, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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