Origin
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Saturday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Ortonville, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ortonville, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
Flint to Ortonville is 21.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes via South State Road and Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment. Consider this route for a quick errand or a simple transition between these two nearby locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 37% of the journey on highway. You'll navigate through segments on South State Road, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, and North Ortonville Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 9.9 miles on South State Road, providing a brief period of consistent travel before transitions. Expect the road conditions to shift as you move from local roads to freeway sections and back.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 30m drive. You will face about 7 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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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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
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
M 15 / South State Road
Turn right onto M 15 / South State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 Ortonville, MI, road signs point toward M 15: Davison and Clarkston.
M 15: Davison
8.7 mi in
|
~11m
Clarkston
8.7 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 8 mi | 8m |
| North Ortonville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Road
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Ortonville, 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
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto M 15
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
South State Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on M 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ortonville Road
9
Turn left onto Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Ortonville, MI
Late night in Ortonville on Saturday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Ortonville, MI covers 21.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Road, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, North Ortonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $3.35 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 30m drive. You will face about 7 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 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flint, MI and Ortonville, MI, road signs point toward M 15: Davison and Clarkston.
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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