How far is Flint, MI from Tuscola, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Tuscola, MI is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
26.77 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.74 mi
34.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.77 mi
Kilometers
43.09 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscola
Tue, May 5, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Tue, May 5, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-05T06:11
Arrive Tuscola
Tue, May 5, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Clio
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Flint
13.4 mi
00h 22m
To Tuscola
13.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Tuscola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Tuscola.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    672 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Dort Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Dort Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Saginaw Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Saginaw Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Clio Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Clio Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Gera Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Gera Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Weiss Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Weiss Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1573 ft · 43 sec · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Curtis Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Curtis Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ormes Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Ormes Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bray Road

    1782 ft · 31 sec · Bray Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dort Highway
6.73 mi · 25%
Gera Road
6.18 mi · 23%
North Saginaw Road
4.18 mi · 16%
UAW Freeway
2.16 mi · 8%
Ormes Road
1.96 mi · 7%
East Curtis Road
1.69 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Dort Highway

Turn straight onto North Dort Highway

6.73 mi · 00h 10m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clio
00h 22m from Flint
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Tuscola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Tuscola?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Flint and 13.4 miles from Tuscola.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Tuscola.

Stop Ideas Near Clio

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clio, 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 Clio.

RAIL

Flint station

19 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

33 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

36 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

38 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Tuscola. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.99 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 Tuscola

Township in Tuscola County, Michigan

Population1,942
Coordinates43.3264100, -83.6571800
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Tuscola (-83.65718, 43.32641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Tuscola. The current time is 06:11:11.

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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.