Origin
Mount Clemens, MI
Morning in Mount Clemens on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Clemens, MI to Flint, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Clemens, MI
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Trip Overview
This 60.7-mile drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Flint, MI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. It's designed as a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. The route primarily utilizes major freeways, including I-75 and the UAW Freeway, making for a direct journey through the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical option for a quick road trip. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.4 miles from Mount Clemens, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I-75, including one stretch of 32.8 miles without needing to exit. While Hall Road and the UAW Freeway offer some variation, the overall character is one of efficient travel. The road primarily offers a consistent driving experience, suitable for maintaining steady speeds.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 32.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Hall Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cass Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 60.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cass Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cass Avenue
Turn right onto Cass Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
4.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward M 59 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward M 59 West
7
20.1 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
53.4 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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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
60.4 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 West along the way.
M 59 West
4.3 mi in
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~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| Hall Road | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Cass Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| Romeo Plank Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Clemens, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on North Main Street
185 ft
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6 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Cass Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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Cass Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
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Romeo Plank Road
4
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Romeo Plank Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
90 ft
·
1 sec
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Romeo Plank Road
6
Continue on Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Romeo Plank Road
7
Turn right onto M 59
501 ft
·
8 sec
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Hall Road
8
Take the exit
259 ft
·
9 sec
Toward M 59 West
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
16 mi
·
20 min
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Hall Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
14
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
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Chavez Drive
15
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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East Court Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 13-minute duration, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps avoiding peak commuter times on I-75. With only 60.7 miles, you won't need extensive rest stops, but it's wise to be aware of your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest 32.8-mile stretch on I-75. Factor in the $9 fuel cost when planning your budget for this quick, direct journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.4 miles from Mount Clemens, MI, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Clemens, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Clemens, MI
This is one driving day of about 60.7 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Clemens, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 32.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Mount Clemens, MI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Mount Clemens, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flint, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.49 one way
$18.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Flint on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 8 mph
94% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:33PM EDT until April 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:33PM EDT until April 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
1h 13m 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 Mount Clemens, MI to Flint, MI covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Hall Road, UAW Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Mount Clemens, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.49 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 60.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cass Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 59 West along the way.
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