How far is Flint, MI from Dryden, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Dryden, MI is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Dryden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Dryden.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
77 m · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto Saginaw Street
1940 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Take the ramp left
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
26.5 mi · 27 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Pleasant Road
2515 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lake Pleasant Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Lake Pleasant Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sutton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Sutton Road
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
2 mi · 5 min · Rochester Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Dryden.
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.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
26.5 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Cloudy near Dryden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Dryden?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Flint and 17 miles from Dryden.
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 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Cloudy near Dryden.
Stop Ideas Near Lapeer
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 Lapeer.
Lapeer station
Flint station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Dryden. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dryden
Human settlement in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 938 |
| Coordinates | 42.9461400, -83.1238300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dryden (-83.12383, 42.94614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.27 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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