Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Thursday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Montrose, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Montrose, MI covers 22.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on UAW Freeway, West Vienna Road, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on UAW Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 22.1 miles, with most of the trip on UAW Freeway and West Vienna Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.7 miles on UAW 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.
UAW Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
759 ft
671 ft
Total Climb
5 ft
Total Descent
87 ft
Highest Point
759 ft
~7.9 mi in
Elevation Range
87 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on UAW Freeway and West Vienna Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.2 miles (East Third Street): 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
|
~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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saginaw Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Third Street
Turn right onto East Third Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 475 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 475 North
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 131
Toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
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 Montrose, MI, road signs point toward M 57: Montrose and Clio.
M 57: Montrose
15.4 mi in
|
~18m
Clio
15.4 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| West Vienna Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| I 75 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| East State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Third Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
UAW Freeway
— 9.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Montrose, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft
·
17 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
483 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chavez Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7
Merge onto I 475
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75; US 23
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 131
Toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
10
Turn left onto M 57
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
11
Continue on M 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
12
Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
168 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Saginaw Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Montrose, MI
Afternoon in Montrose on Thursday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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
28m 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 Montrose, MI covers 22.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are UAW Freeway, West Vienna Road, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Flint, MI and Montrose, MI, road signs point toward M 57: Montrose and Clio.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 671 ft to 759 ft elevation with about 5 ft of total climbing.
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