Origin
Richfield Center, MI
Evening in Richfield Center on Thursday
Local time
6:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield Center, MI to Flint, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield Center, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richfield Center, MI to Flint, MI covers 14.7 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, North State Road, Saginaw Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Richfield Center, MI to Flint, MI covers 14.7 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 13.9 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 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
M 21 / East Fifth Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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 Richfield Center, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
13.9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 8 mi | 8m |
| North State Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| 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:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield Center, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 15
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North State Road
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 West: Flint
3
Merge onto I 69
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 136
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Saginaw Street
6
Turn right onto M 21
398 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Fifth Street
7
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
8
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
9
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Flint on Thursday
Local time
6:46 PM
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
4 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
20m 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 Richfield Center, MI to Flint, MI covers 14.7 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, North State Road, Saginaw Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Richfield Center, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Richfield Center, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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