Origin
Kochville, MI
Afternoon in Kochville on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kochville, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kochville, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kochville, MI to Flint, MI covers 42.3 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Zilwaukee Bridge, UAW Freeway, Kochville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on Zilwaukee Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Zilwaukee Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 42.3 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: at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
41.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
42 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
42.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zilwaukee Bridge | 28.9 mi | 30m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| Kochville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Adams Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Michigan Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Zilwaukee Bridge
— 28.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kochville, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Liberty Road
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
Liberty Road
2
Turn left onto North Michigan Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Michigan Road
3
Turn left onto Kochville Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kochville Road
4
Turn right onto Adams Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Adams Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 South, US 23
6
Merge onto I 75; US 23
29 mi
·
30 min
·
Zilwaukee Bridge
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
9
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
10
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Kochville, MI · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Kochville, 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
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 8 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:16PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
26 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
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kochville, MI to Flint, MI covers 42.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Zilwaukee Bridge, UAW Freeway, Kochville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 miles from Kochville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.61 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 42.3 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: at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Kochville, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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