How far is Clyde, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Clyde, MI to Flint, MI is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.75 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.18 mi
37.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.18 mi
Kilometers
37.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.71 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, May 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Clyde
Sat, May 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-05-23T06:11
Arrive Flint
Sat, May 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newark
MI

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

From Clyde
13.4 mi
00h 19m
To Flint
19.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clyde and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clyde and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Bishop

    8 m · 3 sec · Bishop

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Johnson

    89 m · 15 sec · Johnson

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Milford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Milford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Milford Road

    2883 ft · 1 min · Milford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1055 ft · 41 sec · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hadley Street

    101 m · 15 sec · Hadley Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Saginaw Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Holly Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Holly Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clyde and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milford Road
8.53 mi · 26%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 20%
North Holly Road
6.29 mi · 19%
I 75 North
3.05 mi · 9%
South Saginaw Street
1.31 mi · 4%
M 21
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milford Road

Continue on Milford Road

7.28 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 19m from Clyde
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clyde and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clyde to Flint?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Clyde and 19.4 miles from Flint.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clyde and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newark, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Flint station

17 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

30 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

33 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Flint. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.31 km).

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#1 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Bishop (-83.618, 42.68086)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.34 $8.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.65 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.30 $6.10 $12.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clyde and Flint. The current time is 06:11:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.