How far is Flint, MI from Chesaning, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Chesaning, MI is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Chesaning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Chesaning.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Saginaw Street
650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto East Third Street
1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street
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Turn left onto Chavez Drive
147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
1611 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Vienna Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Vienna Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road
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Continue on Peet Road
9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road
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Continue on Peet Road
122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
1534 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
24 m · 4 sec · North Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Chesaning.
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.
UAW Freeway
Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
9.68 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Chesaning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Chesaning?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Flint and 17 miles from Chesaning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Chesaning.
Stop Ideas Near Clio
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 Clio.
Flint station
Saginaw, MI
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Chesaning. Straight-line distance: 24.63 mi (39.64 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesaning
Village in Michigan
| Population | 2,143 |
| Coordinates | 43.1847500, -84.1149700 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesaning (-84.11497, 43.18475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
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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