How far is Flint, MI from Chester, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Chester, MI is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.1 mi
01h 32m
Flight
68.26 mi
109.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.26 mi
Kilometers
109.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.1 mi
Kilometers
128.91 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Wed, Apr 15, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-15T01:01
Arrive Chester
Wed, Apr 15, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Flint
40 mi
00h 46m
To Chester
40.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 100: Potterville, Grand Ledge

    1687 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Potterville Street

    1294 ft · 37 sec · Potterville Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Vermontville Highway

    9 mi · 15 min · East Vermontville Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Chester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Chester Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 57%
US 127
16.1 mi · 20%
East Vermontville Highway
8.96 mi · 11%
I 69 South
6.23 mi · 8%
North Chester Road
1.41 mi · 2%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

46 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
00h 46m from Flint
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Flint and 40.1 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Chester. Straight-line distance: 68.26 mi (109.85 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 Chester

Township in Eaton County, Michigan

Population2,058
Coordinates42.6058700, -84.9147100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Chester (-84.91471, 42.60587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Chester. The current time is 01:01:18.

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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.