Origin
Montrose, MI
Morning in Montrose on Saturday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montrose, 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
23m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Montrose, MI to Flint, MI covers 22 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East State Street, West Vienna Road, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 22 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East State Street 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 Montrose, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 23m 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 Montrose, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | — | — |
| West Vienna Road | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| UAW Freeway | — | — |
| M 21 | — | — |
| Chavez Drive | — | — |
| East Court Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on North Saginaw Street
167 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
2
Turn left onto East State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
3
Continue on West Vienna Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
4
Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
5
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
4 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward M 21
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
M 21
8
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chavez Drive
9
Turn right onto East Court Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Court Street
10
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Flint on Saturday
Local time
6:00 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
20 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
23m 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 Montrose, MI to Flint, MI covers 22 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East State Street, West Vienna Road, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Montrose, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.27 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 Montrose, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 23m 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 Montrose, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montrose, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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