Origin
Flint, MI
Night in Flint on Friday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Vassar, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vassar, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
This 35.2-mile drive from Flint to Vassar, Michigan, should take about 49 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a portion on the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, so it's an economical journey. Given the short distance and duration, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay. This route offers a straightforward drive through the Midwest region of Michigan. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick trip without extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 49-minute journey. With only 23% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like South State Road and North State Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles on South State Road. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments as you transition between different local routes. The road's personality is that of a typical regional drive, prioritizing directness over sweeping vistas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Vassar, MI is easy. At 49m with 23% 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
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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
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~1m in
Take the ramp
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
4
9.2 mi into trip
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~12m in
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M 15 / South State Road
Turn left onto M 15 / South State Road
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 Vassar, MI, road signs point toward M 15: Davison and Clarkston.
M 15: Davison
8.7 mi in
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~11m
Clarkston
8.7 mi in
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~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 8 mi | 8m |
| North State Road | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| State Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Goodrich Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Road
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Vassar, 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
·
58 sec
Toward M 15: Davison, Clarkston
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto M 15
10 mi
·
15 min
·
South State Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on M 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South State Street
9
Continue on M 15
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
North State Road
10
Continue on M 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
11
Continue on M 15
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Road
12
Continue on M 15
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Goodrich Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto M 15
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Huron Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
M 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Flint, MI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vassar, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Vassar, 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
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Vassar, MI
Night in Vassar on Friday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
49m 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 Vassar, MI covers 35.2 miles and takes about 49m 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 State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.50 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 Vassar, MI is easy. At 49m with 23% 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.
Between Flint, MI and Vassar, 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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