Origin
Montrose, MI
Morning in Montrose on Saturday
Local time
9:05 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
27m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Montrose to Flint is 22 miles and takes about 27 minutes via UAW Freeway and I-75, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, making it a convenient option for local travelers. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward connection between two Midwest locations. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick standalone journey. You'll find the drive efficient for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the UAW Freeway for a continuous stretch of 10 miles, which sets a brisk pace. The subsequent use of West Vienna Road and I-75 keeps the momentum going, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. Expect a driving experience characterized by steady speeds and efficient travel, typical of interstate connections in the Midwest. The landscape is likely to be consistent with highway driving in this region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
UAW Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on UAW Freeway and West Vienna Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 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 22 miles you will encounter 8 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 6.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
21.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| West Vienna Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| I 75 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| East State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Saginaw Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
UAW Freeway
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montrose, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on North Saginaw Street
168 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
2
Turn left onto M 57
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
3
Continue on M 57
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West Vienna Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
5
Merge onto I 75; US 23
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75; US 23
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
8
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
9
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
9:05 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
27m 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 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are UAW Freeway, West Vienna Road, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 $3.44 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 22 miles you will encounter 8 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 6.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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