Origin
Ortonville, MI
Late night in Ortonville on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ortonville, 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
30m
Distance
21.9 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ortonville, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Ortonville to Flint, you are looking at a straightforward 21.9-mile trip that typically takes about 30 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the proximity of these Midwest towns makes it an easy commute. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Because the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistics. It is an ideal path for those needing to transition between these two Michigan locations efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving experience that transitions through various road types. You will spend about 38% of your journey on highways, utilizing the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway alongside North Ortonville Road and South State Road. The longest uninterrupted portion of your drive occurs during a 10.1-mile stretch on South State Road, which helps maintain a steady pace. Expect a blend of local road driving and faster highway travel as you navigate toward your destination. The route balances these different road characters to keep your 30-minute drive feeling varied rather than repetitive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
M 21 / East Fifth Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 8.4 mi | 8m |
| North Ortonville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fifth Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Road
— 10.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ortonville, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
2
Turn right onto M 15
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ortonville Road
3
Continue on M 15
10 mi
·
14 min
·
South State Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 West: Flint
5
Merge onto I 69
8.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Saginaw Street
8
Turn right onto M 21
398 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Fifth Street
9
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
10
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
11
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
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
Late night in Flint on Saturday
Local time
1:24 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
19 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
30m 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 Ortonville, MI to Flint, MI covers 21.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Road, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, North Ortonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Ortonville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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 straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ortonville, 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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