Origin
Riverview, MI
Morning in Riverview on Saturday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverview, 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
2h 22m
Distance
155.4 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverview, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverview, MI to Flint, MI covers 155.4 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Elm Avenue, East 88th Street, Highway 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
77.7 miles from Riverview, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 155.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 155.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Elm Avenue 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 Riverview, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Riverview, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Elm Avenue | — | — |
| East 88th Street | — | — |
| Highway 82 | — | — |
| West Howard City Edmore Road | — | — |
| US 131 North | — | — |
| M 46 | — | — |
| West Edgar Road | — | — |
| Howard City Edmore Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Elm Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Croton Hardy Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Croton Hardy Drive
2
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue straight
420 ft
·
7 sec
4
Keep slight right to continue on South Elm Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elm Avenue
5
Turn left onto East 88th Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East 88th Street
6
Continue on State Highway 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 82
7
Continue on West Howard City Edmore Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Howard City Edmore Road
8
Take the ramp left toward US 131 North: Cadillac
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 131 North: Cadillac
9
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward M 46
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
M 46
11
Turn right onto West Edgar Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Edgar Road
12
Continue on Howard City Edmore Road
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Howard City Edmore Road
13
Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Howard City-Edmore Road
14
Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
16
Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Monroe Road
17
Continue on West Monroe Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West Monroe Road
18
Continue on West Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Avenue
19
Continue on East Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
20
Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Monroe Road
21
Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saginaw Street
22
Continue on East Monroe Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Monroe Road
23
Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Road
24
Continue on West Saginaw Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saginaw Street
25
Continue on East Saginaw Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
26
Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gratiot Road
27
Continue on North Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
28
Continue on West Saginaw Street
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Saginaw Street
29
Continue on Gratiot Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gratiot Road
30
Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
31
Turn right onto Stephens Street
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Stephens Street
32
Continue on Rust Street
463 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rust Street
33
Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rust Avenue Bridge
34
Continue on South Warren Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Warren Avenue
35
Turn right onto East Holland Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Holland Avenue
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
236 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
37
Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
38
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
39
Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
40
Take the exit slight right toward M 21
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
M 21
41
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Chavez Drive
42
Turn right onto East Court Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Court Street
43
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
44
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 77.7 miles from Riverview, MI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
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 34 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
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 Riverview, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Riverview, MI
This is one driving day of about 155.4 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Riverview, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.7 mi from Riverview, MI · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Riverview, 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
$24.30 one way
$48.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.67 | $53.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.60 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.76 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Saturday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Nelson, MI
78 mi in
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
2 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
2h 22m 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 Riverview, MI to Flint, MI covers 155.4 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Elm Avenue, East 88th Street, Highway 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.7 miles from Riverview, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.30 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.
The drive from Riverview, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Riverview, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Riverview, 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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