Origin
Flint, MI
Evening in Flint on Thursday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Metamora, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Metamora, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Metamora, MI covers 26.2 miles and takes about 33m 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, South Lapeer Road, West Dryden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 26.2 miles, with most of the trip on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and South Lapeer Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 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 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 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway and South Lapeer 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 33m drive. You will face about 8 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 8 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
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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
7
19 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
M 24 / South Lapeer Road
Turn right onto M 24 / South Lapeer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Flint, MI and Metamora, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Lapeer and Pontiac.
M 24: Lapeer
19 mi in
|
~21m
Pontiac
19 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| South Lapeer Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| West Dryden Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West High Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Metamora, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto M 24
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto West Dryden Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dryden Road
9
Continue on West High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
10
Turn right onto South Oak Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Oak Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Oak Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Metamora, MI
Evening in Metamora on Thursday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 Metamora, MI covers 26.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, South Lapeer Road, West Dryden 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 13.1 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 $4.10 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 33m drive. You will face about 8 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.
Between Flint, MI and Metamora, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Lapeer and Pontiac.
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