Origin
Lake Odessa, MI
Late night in Lake Odessa on Saturday
Local time
12:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Odessa, 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
1h 22m
Distance
89.1 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Odessa, MI
El Capra
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Odessa, MI to Flint, MI covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jordan Lake Avenue, Jordan Lake Road, I 69 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 89.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jordan Lake Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Odessa, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Odessa, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lake Avenue | — | — |
| Jordan Lake Road | — | — |
| I 69 East | — | — |
| Saginaw Street | — | — |
| South Grand Traverse Street | — | — |
| West Fifth Street | — | — |
| Harrison Street | — | — |
| East Court Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jordan Lake Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Odessa, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Tupper Lake Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Tupper Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Jordan Lake Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jordan Lake Avenue
3
Continue on Jordan Lake Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Jordan Lake Road
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69 East: Flint
7
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
56 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saginaw Street, Downtown
9
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
10
Turn right onto West Fifth Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
11
Turn left onto Harrison Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
·
Harrison Street
12
Turn left onto East Court Street
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
13
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from Lake Odessa, MI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Lake Odessa, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flint, MI
The final approach into Flint, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.93 one way
$27.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.29 | $30.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.15 | $34.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Late night in Flint on Saturday
Local time
12:07 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Lake Odessa, MI to Flint, MI covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jordan Lake Avenue, Jordan Lake Road, I 69 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Lake Odessa, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.93 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 Lake Odessa, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Odessa, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Odessa, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Flint, MI
More from Lake Odessa, MI
More trips to Flint, MI
Explore more options from Lake Odessa, MI or browse trips ending in Flint, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.