Durand Michigan Map

About Durand, Michigan

Durand is a locality in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,483. The population density is 688.8 people per km². Durand is located at 42.9120°N, 83.9847°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48429.

Durand, Michigan, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, fertile plains, where the rich Shiawassee River valley offers its bounty. It lies 16.6 miles west-south-west of Flint, MI (from Flint, MI: bearing 245°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-south-west of Swartz Creek. The land here is a patchwork of agricultural fields, their straight lines and muted greens stretching toward horizons often softened by the haze of summer or the crispness of autumn air. The sky above Durand is a generous canvas, vast and ever-changing, lending a particular quality to the light that spills across the corn rows and the modest, well-kept homes. The air itself carries a subtle scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a reminder of the enduring connection to the land that defines this place. The history of Durand is deeply entwined with the iron horse, its origins as a railroad hub shaping its identity and economy for generations. The Grand Trunk Western Railroad depot, a stoic brick sentinel, stands as a testament to this past, a place where stories of departures and arrivals are etched into its very stone. This railway heritage fueled the town's growth, drawing in commerce and people, and for many years, the pulse of Durand beat in time with the rhythmic chug of steam engines and the clang of railcars. While the landscape still bears the marks of its agricultural roots, the echoes of its industrial past resonate, a distinct character in the quiet hum of everyday life that now flows through Durand's streets.

About This Durand Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Durand, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.911975, -83.984684. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Durand and Shiawassee County.

Detailed location data for Durand includes the ZIP code (48429), telephone area code (248), county seat of Shiawassee County (Corunna), and school district assignment (Durand Area Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Durand is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.