Origin
Saline, MI
Afternoon in Saline on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saline, MI to Flint, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saline, MI
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Saline, MI to Flint, MI covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23 BUS, North Maple Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on US 23 BUS. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 62.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 BUS and North Maple Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.4 miles on US 23 BUS.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 BUS is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 BUS and North Maple Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near US 23 BUS.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 11.3 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 23 BUS
Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23 North: Flint
7
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
7
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
6
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
7
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saline, MI and Flint, MI, road signs point toward M 14 East, Detroit and Port Huron.
M 14 East
10.1 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 23 BUS
Detroit
10.1 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 23 BUS
Port Huron
58.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 BUS | 47.4 mi | 50m |
| North Maple Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Ann Arbor-Saline Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| M 14 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Fifth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23 BUS
— 47.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saline, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on US 12
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Maple Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Maple Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto US 23 BUS
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 23 BUS
Toward M 14 East, US 23: Flint, Detroit
6
Merge onto M 14; US 23 BUS
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M 14; US 23 BUS
7
Keep left at fork onto US 23 BUS
47 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23 BUS
Toward US 23 North: Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
11
Merge onto I 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Grand Traverse Street
14
Turn right onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Fifth Street
15
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
16
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Court Street
17
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Saline, MI · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Saline, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Flint on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Brighton, MI
31 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Saline, MI to Flint, MI covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23 BUS, North Maple Road, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Saline, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.79 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 62.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 11.3 miles (US 23 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saline, MI and Flint, MI, road signs point toward M 14 East, Detroit and Port Huron.
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