How far is Tuscola, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Tuscola, MI to Flint, MI is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscola and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscola and Flint.
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Start on 4th Street
13 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Bray Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Bray Road
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Turn right onto Ormes Road
2 mi · 5 min · Ormes Road
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Continue on East Curtis Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Curtis Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1573 ft · 49 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Weiss Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Weiss Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gera Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Gera Road
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Continue on North Clio Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Clio Road
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Turn slight left onto North Saginaw Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Saginaw Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Saginaw Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Saginaw Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 475 South
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscola and Flint.
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.
Gera Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Gera Road
6.18 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Tuscola and Rain Showers Likely near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscola to Flint?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 Tuscola and 9.6 miles from Flint.
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 1.3 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tuscola and Rain Showers Likely near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Clio
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flint station
Saginaw, MI
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscola and Flint. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.99 km).
#1 Tuscola
Township in Tuscola County, Michigan
| Population | 1,942 |
| Coordinates | 43.3264100, -83.6571800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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