How far is Durand, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Durand, MI to Flint, MI is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
19.07 mi
00h 22m
Flight
16.55 mi
26.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.07 mi
Kilometers
30.69 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Durand
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durand
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Durand
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
Swartz Creek
MI

City in Michigan, US

From Durand
9.7 mi
00h 11m
To Flint
9.4 mi
00h 11m

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
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Clinton Street

    881 ft · 44 sec · West Clinton Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Genesee Street

    70 m · 12 sec · West Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    2655 ft · 1 min · North Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Durand Road

    1821 ft · 46 sec · Durand Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lansing Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lansing Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Sheridan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durand 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Road
13.8 mi · 72%
Lansing Road
3.66 mi · 19%
North Oak Street
0.5 mi · 3%
Durand Road
0.34 mi · 2%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi · 2%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sheridan Road

Merge slight left

12.7 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swartz Creek
00h 11m from Durand
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Durand and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Swartz Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Durand and 9.4 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Durand and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Swartz Creek

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

13 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Flint station

16 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

28 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

44 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durand and Flint. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 km).

Durand

#1 Durand

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

Population3,269
Coordinates42.9119800, -83.9846800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saginaw Street (-83.984637, 42.911988)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 Durand and Flint. The current time is 00:17:42.

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.