How far is Dansville, MI from Williamston, MI?

The driving distance from Dansville, MI to Williamston, MI is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
10.3 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.25 mi
14.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.25 mi
Kilometers
14.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.3 mi
Kilometers
16.58 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Dansville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dansville
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Williamston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dansville
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
Webberville
MI

City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Dansville
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Williamston
5.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dansville and Williamston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dansville and Williamston.

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Street

    23 m · 7 sec · Mason Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1340 ft · 37 sec · Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Williamston Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · South Williamston Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Howell Road

    1 mi · 1 min · East Howell Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Williamston Road

    5.6 mi · 13 min · North Williamston Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Putnam Street

    2580 ft · 1 min · South Putnam Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Putnam Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dansville and Williamston.

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Williamston Road
5.58 mi · 54%
South Williamston Road
2.94 mi · 29%
East Howell Road
1 mi · 10%
South Putnam Street
0.49 mi · 5%
Jackson Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Mason Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Williamston Road

Turn left onto North Williamston Road

5.58 mi · 00h 13m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webberville
00h 09m from Dansville
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dansville and Mostly Sunny near Williamston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dansville to Williamston?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Dansville and 5.2 miles from Williamston.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dansville and Mostly Sunny near Williamston.

Stop Ideas Near Webberville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Webberville, 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 Webberville.

RAIL

East Lansing station

27 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dansville and Williamston. Straight-line distance: 9.25 mi (14.89 km).

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#1 Dansville

Village in Ingham Township, Ingham County in the U.

Population564
Coordinates42.5558700, -84.3033000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Williamston

#2 Williamston

Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,928
Coordinates42.6889200, -84.2830200
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Street (-84.3033, 42.555874)
End: South Putnam Street (-84.283148, 42.688914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.65 $1.68 $3.35
Diesel $5.30 $1.91 $3.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dansville and Williamston. The current time is 00:33:13.

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.