Origin
Washington, MI
Afternoon in Washington on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, MI to Flint, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, MI
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Washington, MI to Flint, MI covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, UAW Freeway, 26 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.93 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.3 miles from Washington, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 50.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and UAW Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.2 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 27 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 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and UAW Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Dequindre Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 50.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Dequindre Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Dequindre Road
Turn left onto Dequindre Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip
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~18m in
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North Adams Road
Turn right onto North Adams Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.9 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North
8
43.4 mi into trip
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~58m in
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I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6
50.3 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| 26 Mile Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Dutton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Tienken Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Brown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Tienken Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Adams Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on West Road
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Road
2
Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dyke Road
3
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
26 Mile Road
4
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mount Vernon Road
5
Turn left onto Dequindre Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dequindre Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Runyon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Runyon Road
7
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
186 ft
·
4 sec
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East Tienken Road
8
Continue on East Tienken Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tienken Road
9
Enter roundabout onto East Tienken Road
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Tienken Road
10
Continue on East Tienken Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Tienken Road
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto West Tienken Road
143 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Tienken Road
12
Continue on West Tienken Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Tienken Road
13
Turn right onto North Adams Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Adams Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Dutton Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dutton Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Brown Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Brown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Turn straight onto Joslyn Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Joslyn Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 75 North
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 75
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 75
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
23
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
24
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
26
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
27
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 25.3 miles from Washington, MI, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.2 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 50.7 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.3 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 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 Washington, 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 Washington, MI
This is one driving day of about 50.7 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Washington, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 27.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Washington, MI · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Washington, 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
$7.93 one way
$15.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Flint on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 mph
49% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:01AM EDT until April 14 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 5:44AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
29 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 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Washington, MI to Flint, MI covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, UAW Freeway, 26 Mile Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Washington, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.93 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 50.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Dequindre Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (North Adams Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Washington, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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