How far is Flint, MI from Clyde, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Clyde, MI is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Clyde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Clyde.
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Start on the route
28 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
102 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street
1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street
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Take the ramp right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight right
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Holly Road
2239 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Holly Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Holly Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto Junction Street
115 m · 17 sec · Junction Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
2039 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Milford Road
2883 ft · 1 min · Milford Road
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Continue on Milford Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Milford Road
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Continue on Milford Road
3267 ft · 1 min · Milford Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
93 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Bishop
112 m · 16 sec · Bishop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bishop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Clyde.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clyde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Clyde?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 13.2 miles from Flint and 13.2 miles from Clyde.
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 3.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clyde.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.31 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clyde
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 5,435 |
| Coordinates | 42.6808600, -83.6180000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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