How far is Onondaga, MI from Dansville, MI?

The driving distance from Onondaga, MI to Dansville, MI is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
23.46 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.28 mi
24.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.28 mi
Kilometers
24.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.46 mi
Kilometers
37.76 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Onondaga
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onondaga
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Dansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Onondaga
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
Mason
MI

City in Michigan

From Onondaga
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Dansville
11.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Onondaga and Dansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Onondaga and Dansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Bellevue Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Bellevue Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Onondaga Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Onondaga Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Columbia Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Columbia Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Columbia Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Cedar Street

    1104 ft · 26 sec · South Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ash Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Ash Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Dansville Road

    6 mi · 9 min · West Dansville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mason Street

    2570 ft · 44 sec · Mason Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Onondaga and Dansville.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Onondaga Road
9.54 mi · 41%
West Dansville Road
6 mi · 26%
West Columbia Road
4.89 mi · 21%
West Ash Street
1.53 mi · 7%
West Columbia Street
0.7 mi · 3%
Mason Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Onondaga Road

Turn left onto Onondaga Road

9.54 mi · 00h 13m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
00h 17m from Onondaga
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Onondaga and Sunny near Dansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Onondaga to Dansville?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Onondaga and 11.7 miles from Dansville.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Onondaga and Sunny near Dansville.

Stop Ideas Near Mason

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

16 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Jackson station

37 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onondaga and Dansville. Straight-line distance: 15.28 mi (24.59 km).

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#1 Onondaga

Township in Ingham County, Michigan

Population3,247
Coordinates42.4442000, -84.5622000
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dansville

Village in Ingham Township, Ingham County in the U.

Population564
Coordinates42.5558700, -84.3033000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Onondaga (-84.5622, 42.4442)
End: Dansville (-84.3033, 42.55587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Onondaga and Dansville. The current time is 23:48:32.

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.