Origin
Flint, MI
Morning in Flint on Monday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Marysville, MI
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
69.3 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
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6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marysville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Marysville, MI covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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, I 94, Gratiot Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.53 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
34.7 miles from Flint, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 69.3 miles, with most of the trip on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.2 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 13 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 62.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
878 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
112 ft
Total Descent
263 ft
Highest Point
878 ft
~29.7 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and I 94. 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
5
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward BL I 94: Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 266
Toward BL I 94: Marysville
6
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
BL I 94 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn left onto BL I 94 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 62.2 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 94 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Gratiot Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gratiot Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Huron Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Jersey Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Marysville, 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
62 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
7
Merge onto I 94
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 266
Toward BL I 94: Marysville
9
Turn left onto BL I 94
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on I 94 BL
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Gratiot Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Huron Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Huron Boulevard
12
Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue
90 ft
·
3 sec
·
New Jersey Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
New Jersey Avenue
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 34.7 miles from Flint, MI, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 69.3 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 36m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marysville, 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 69.3 miles and 1h 14m.
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 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Flint, MI · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chevrolet-Buick Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 miles.
Arriving in Marysville, MI
The final approach into Marysville, 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 Marysville, 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
$10.53 one way
$21.05 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Marysville, MI
Morning in Marysville on Monday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 14m 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 Marysville, MI covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, I 94, Gratiot Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 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 $10.53 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 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 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 Marysville, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 615 ft to 878 ft elevation with about 112 ft of total climbing.
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