Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Otisville, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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.
Otisville, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Otisville, MI covers 20.1 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 South State Road, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on South State Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.1 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 (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Flint, MI to Otisville, MI covers 20.1 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 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?
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 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 6 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
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~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 Otisville, 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 |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 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 Otisville, 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
Arrive at destination
M 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.1 mi from Flint, MI · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Otisville, MI
The final approach into Otisville, 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 Otisville, 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
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Otisville, MI
Afternoon in Otisville on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
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
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 Otisville, MI covers 20.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Road, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, South State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 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 $3.14 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 28m drive. You will face about 6 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 Otisville, MI, road signs point toward M 15: Davison and Clarkston.
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