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Trip from Flint, MI to Dryden, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

33.8 mi

54 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Downtown Dryden, MI, MI

Dryden, MI

Roberto Gonzalez

Trip Overview

This 33.8-mile drive from Flint to Dryden, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 45 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, South Lake Pleasant Road, and Rochester Road, with a significant 78% of the journey on highways. Given the short distance and modest fuel cost of around $5, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that won't require an overnight stay, offering a convenient way to travel between these two Michigan locations.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 45-minute drive, with 78% of your travel occurring on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.5 miles on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. As you transition to roads like South Lake Pleasant Road and Rochester Road, the character may shift slightly, but the overall profile remains geared towards efficient travel. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal fuss, rather than offering extensive scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 26.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and South Lake Pleasant 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.

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 45m drive. You will face about 9 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; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

7
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

5
27.2 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward Lake Pleasant Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 163 Toward Lake Pleasant Road
5
29.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | Sutton Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sutton Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway 26.5 mi 27m
South Lake Pleasant Road 2.2 mi 5m
Rochester Road 2 mi 5m
West Main Street 1.1 mi 2m
Sutton Road 0.8 mi 2m
Saginaw Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Court Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Chevrolet-Buick Freeway — 26.5 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Dryden, 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

26 mi · 27 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 163 Toward Lake Pleasant Road
7

Turn right onto South Lake Pleasant Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · South Lake Pleasant Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto Sutton Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Sutton Road
9

Turn right onto Rochester Road

2.0 mi · 5 min · Rochester Road
10

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
11

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.9 mi from Flint, MI · 19m into the drive

Downtown Davison, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Davison, MI

17 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

Romeo, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elba, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dryden, MI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dryden, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.28 one way

$10.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.80 $11.60
premium $4.89 $6.50 $13.01
diesel $5.61 $7.46 $14.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.55 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Evening in Flint on Thursday

Local time

5:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 8 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:33PM EDT until April 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:33PM EDT until April 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Destination

Dryden, MI

Evening in Dryden on Thursday

Local time

5:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

19 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

45m 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 Dryden, MI covers 33.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, South Lake Pleasant Road, Rochester 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 16.9 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 $5.28 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 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Flint, MI to Dryden, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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