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Trip from Keego Harbor, MI to Flint, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

37.8 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Keego Harbor, MI, MI

Keego Harbor, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

This straightforward 37.8-mile drive from Keego Harbor to Flint, Michigan, can easily be completed in about 51 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and the UAW Freeway, with a portion on Dixie Highway, offering a direct connection between these two Midwest communities. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this is an economical journey. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This drive is a simple, efficient way to get from point A to point B within Michigan.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 37.8-mile trip, with about 65% of the journey on major roadways like I-75 and the UAW Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles on I-75, providing a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on faster roads, there are segments on Dixie Highway that might offer a slightly different feel. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, designed for getting you to your destination without much fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and UAW Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near Airport Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 37.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 5.6 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | Airport Road

Turn right onto Airport Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
7.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | Airport Road

Turn left onto Airport Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
8.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 24 / Dixie Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 24 / Dixie Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
30.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 475 / UAW Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 111 Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6
37.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 17.9 mi 19m
UAW Freeway 6.5 mi 6m
Dixie Highway 3.7 mi 5m
Highland Road 3 mi 4m
Airport Road 2.8 mi 5m
Cass Lake Road 2.6 mi 5m
East Court Street 0.3 mi <1m
Andersonville Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 17.9 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keego Harbor, MI and Flint, MI.

1

Start on Beland Avenue

33 ft · 3 sec · Beland Avenue
2

Turn right onto Cass Lake Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Cass Lake Road
3

Turn left onto M 59

3.0 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
4

Turn right onto Airport Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
Use the right lane.
5

At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road

408 ft · 15 sec · Williams Lake Road
6

Turn left onto Airport Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Airport Road
Use the left lane.
7

At end of road, turn right onto Andersonville Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Andersonville Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 24

3.7 mi · 5 min · Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
10

Merge onto I 75

18 mi · 19 min · I 75
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

6.5 mi · 6 min · UAW Freeway
Exit 111 Toward I 475: Downtown Flint Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
13

Continue on M 21

386 ft · 17 sec · Chavez Drive
14

Turn left onto M 21

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Court Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.9 mi from Keego Harbor, MI · 29m into the drive

Downtown Waterford, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterford, MI

19 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.

Popular next leg

Waterford, MI to Flint, MI

30.2 mi · 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Burton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Holly, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Keego Harbor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Flint, MI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Flint, 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

$5.91 one way

$11.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.49 $12.98
premium $4.89 $7.27 $14.55
diesel $5.61 $8.35 $16.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.97 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.31 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Keego Harbor, MI

Morning in Keego Harbor on Friday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Morning in Flint on Friday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m 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 Keego Harbor, MI to Flint, MI covers 37.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, UAW Freeway, Dixie Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Keego Harbor, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.91 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 37.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 5.6 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (Airport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Keego Harbor, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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