Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Emmett, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emmett, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Flint to Emmett is 49.5 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Michigan, moving you from the Midwest's industrial heartland toward its eastern edge. It's a short hop, making it ideal for a quick trip with minimal planning. You'll spend most of your time on a major freeway, so expect a consistent pace. This route is best suited for those looking for efficiency and a direct path between these two Michigan locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey taking place on freeways like the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 47.4 miles on this main highway. Expect a consistent and fast-paced drive for the majority of your trip. The initial and final segments might involve some local roads like Kinney Road and Saginaw Street, but these are brief transitions before merging onto or exiting the primary freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and Kinney 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.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flint, MI to Emmett, MI is easy. At 53m with 96% 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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Saginaw Street
Turn left onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
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
4
49.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Mary Street
Turn right onto Mary Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 47.4 mi | 48m |
| Kinney Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mary Street | <0.1 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 Emmett, 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
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Mary Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mary Street
10
Arrive at destination
Mary Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Flint, MI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Emmett, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Emmett, 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
$7.74 one way
$15.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Emmett, MI
Afternoon in Emmett on Friday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Elba, MI
25 mi in
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
53m 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 Emmett, MI covers 49.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, Kinney Road, Saginaw Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 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 $7.74 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 Emmett, MI is easy. At 53m with 96% 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.
The route from Flint, MI to Emmett, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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