Origin
Tawas City, MI
Afternoon in Tawas City on Thursday
Local time
1:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tawas City, MI to Flint, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
114.2 mi
184 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tawas City, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tawas City, MI to Flint, MI covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, North Huron Road, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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
57.1 miles from Tawas City, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 114.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 114.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and North Huron Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.5 miles on I 75.
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.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Huron Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 38.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 103.4 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 113.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
38.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Saginaw
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 South: Saginaw
6
103.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
113.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
113.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
114.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m 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 Tawas City, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
Saginaw
38.9 mi in
|
~57m
|
via I 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.5 mi | 1h 7m |
| North Huron Road | 26.2 mi | 36m |
| UAW Freeway | 10 mi | 10m |
| West Huron Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| West M-61 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Lake Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Cedar Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 64.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tawas City, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on this road
96 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
81 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left
117 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn left onto US 23
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake Street
5
Continue on US 23
26 mi
·
36 min
·
North Huron Road
6
Continue on US 23
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
7
Continue on US 23
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Huron Road
8
Continue on US 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn right onto M 61
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Cedar Street
10
Continue on M 61
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West M-61
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 South: Saginaw
12
Merge onto I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward Saginaw
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
15
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
16
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
19
Arrive at 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 57.1 miles from Tawas City, MI, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 54m
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 Tawas City, 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 Tawas City, MI
This is one driving day of about 114.2 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Tawas City, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 64.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.1 mi from Tawas City, MI · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from Tawas City, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.5 miles.
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
$17.85 one way
$35.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.60 | $39.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.98 | $43.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.21 | $50.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $9.99 | $4.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.99 | $7.31 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
1:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Auburn, MI
57 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
9 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 17m 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 Tawas City, MI to Flint, MI covers 114.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, North Huron 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 57.1 miles from Tawas City, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.85 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 2h 17m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 103.4 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 113.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Tawas City, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
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