How far is Flint, MI from Durand, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Durand, MI is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Durand.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Durand.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
17.4 mi · 18 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 71: Durand, Corunna
1634 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto M 71
132 m · 7 sec · M 71
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Continue on Lansing Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lansing Road
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Turn right onto Durand Road
1821 ft · 44 sec · Durand Road
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Continue on North Oak Street
1406 ft · 41 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn slight left onto Montcalm Street
118 m · 18 sec · Montcalm Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
87 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
67 m · 10 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right
22 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Washtenaw Street
121 m · 18 sec · Washtenaw Street
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Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
832 ft · 29 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto West Clinton Street
4 m · 1 sec · West Clinton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Clinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Durand.
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
17.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Durand.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Durand?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 10.2 miles from Flint and 10.3 miles from Durand.
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 3.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Durand.
Stop Ideas Near Swartz Creek
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 Swartz Creek.
Durand Union Station
Flint station
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Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Durand. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.64 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durand
Human settlement in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 3,269 |
| Coordinates | 42.9119800, -83.9846800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durand (-83.98468, 42.91198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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