The drive from Verona, MI to Flint, MI covers 97.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Van Dyke Road, I 69, Sand Beach Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on South Van Dyke Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.24 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
48.7 miles from Verona, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 97.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Verona, MI to Flint, MI covers 97.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Van Dyke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 64.6 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Verona, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 55m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.2 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
64.6 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 69 West: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 69 West: Flint
7
96.7 mi into trip|~1h 53m 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
97.2 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|M 21 / East Fifth Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street
Navigation decision point
5
97.4 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
97.4 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Van Dyke Road
54.5 mi
1h 4m
I 69
31.6 mi
32m
Sand Beach Road
5 mi
7m
North Cedar Street
1.9 mi
3m
East Huron Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Main Street
1.5 mi
1m
Saginaw Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East Fifth Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South Van Dyke Road
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on M 142
5.0 mi·7 min·Sand Beach Road
2
Continue on M 142
1.6 mi·2 min·East Huron Avenue
3
Continue on M 53
35 mi·39 min·South Van Dyke Road
4
Continue on M 53
1.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on M 53
20 mi·25 min·South Van Dyke Road
6
Continue on M 53
1.9 mi·3 min·North Cedar Street
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 69 West: Flint
8
Merge onto I 69
32 mi·32 min·I 69
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 136Toward DowntownUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Saginaw Street
11
Turn right onto M 21
398 ft·16 sec·East Fifth Street
12
Turn left onto Harrison Street
382 ft·20 sec·Harrison Street
13
Turn left onto M 21
235 ft·9 sec·East Court Street
14
Turn left
68 ft·6 sec
15
Turn right
93 ft·6 sec
16
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 48.7 miles from Verona, MI, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 58m 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 35m
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 Verona, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Verona, MI
This is one driving day of about 97.5 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Verona, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Van Dyke Road for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.7 mi from Verona, MI
· 58m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.3
0
$10.24
$4.68
Efficient EV
24.4
0
$8.53
$3.90
EV Truck/SUV
39
0
$13.65
$6.24
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Verona, MI
Morning
in Verona on Friday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Flint, MI
Morning
in Flint on Friday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 55m 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 Verona, MI to Flint, MI covers 97.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Van Dyke Road, I 69, Sand Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 miles from Verona, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.24 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 Verona, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 55m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.2 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Verona, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
