How far is Dryden, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Dryden, MI to Flint, MI is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.06 mi
00h 36m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dryden.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.06 mi
Kilometers
54.82 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Nov 7, 1:15 PM EST
Return by in Dryden
Sat, Nov 7, 1:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dryden
2026-11-07T12:39
Arrive Flint
Sat, Nov 7, 1:15 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dryden
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lapeer
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Dryden
17 mi
00h 18m
To Flint
17 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Rochester Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sutton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sutton Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Lake Pleasant Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Lake Pleasant Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 West: Flint

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dryden 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 West
26.9 mi · 79%
South Lake Pleasant Road
2.51 mi · 7%
Rochester Road
2.04 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.07 mi · 3%
Sutton Road
0.83 mi · 2%
Downtown
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Merge slight left

26.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapeer
00h 18m from Dryden
Leave By
7:18 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dryden and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Dryden and 17 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dryden and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Lapeer

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

1 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

28 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

46 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

56 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dryden and Flint. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dryden

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

Population938
Coordinates42.9461400, -83.1238300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.123827, 42.946054)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.96 $5.96 $11.91
Premium $5.56 $6.67 $13.34
Diesel $6.58 $7.90 $15.79

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Dryden and Flint. The current time is 12:39:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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