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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.32 mi
00h 40m
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
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.36 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Sat, May 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, May 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-23T06:43
Arrive Clyde
Sat, May 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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 Flint
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Clyde
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street

    1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Holly Road

    2239 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Holly Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Holly Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Saginaw Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Junction Street

    115 m · 17 sec · Junction Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    2039 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Milford Road

    2883 ft · 1 min · Milford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Milford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milford Road

    3267 ft · 1 min · Milford Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    93 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bishop

    112 m · 16 sec · Bishop

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bishop

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
8.99 mi · 34%
Milford Road
8.45 mi · 32%
Holly Road
6.55 mi · 25%
North Saginaw Street
1.1 mi · 4%
East Fifth Street
0.56 mi · 2%
South Broad Street
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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 20m from Flint
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Flint and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.31 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clyde

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

Population5,435
Coordinates42.6808600, -83.6180000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Clyde (-83.618, 42.68086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Clyde. The current time is 06:43:26.

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.