How far is Flint, MI from Imlay City, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Imlay City, MI is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Imlay City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Imlay City.
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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
31.5 mi · 32 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
2596 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Van Dyke Road
987 ft · 15 sec · Van Dyke Road
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
711 ft · 21 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1663 ft · 51 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Almont Avenue
95 m · 9 sec · North Almont Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Almont Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Imlay City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
31.5 mi · 00h 32m
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 Sunny near Imlay City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Imlay City?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 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?
Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Flint and 17.5 miles from Imlay City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Imlay City.
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 Imlay City. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.59 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Imlay City
City in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,569 |
| Coordinates | 43.0247500, -83.0777200 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Imlay City (-83.07772, 43.02475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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