How far is Flint, MI from Hersey, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Hersey, MI is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.73 mi
02h 33m
Flight
105.4 mi
169.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.4 mi
Kilometers
169.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.73 mi
Kilometers
216.83 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hersey
Tue, Nov 10, 4:26 AM EST
Return by in Flint
Tue, Nov 10, 6:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-11-10T01:52
Arrive Hersey
Tue, Nov 10, 4:26 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EST
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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Flint
67.3 mi
01h 16m
To Hersey
67.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59ยฐF
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
58ยฐF
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m ยท 18 sec ยท East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft ยท 28 sec ยท Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m ยท 14 sec ยท Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft ยท 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi ยท 10 min ยท UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi ยท 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft ยท 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi ยท 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi ยท 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    36.2 mi ยท 47 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 180th Avenue

    1.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท 180th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2860 ft ยท 1 min ยท North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
47.7 mi ยท 35%
UAW Freeway
46.5 mi ยท 35%
US 10
38 mi ยท 28%
180th Avenue
1.13 mi ยท 1%
North Main Street
0.54 mi
East Third Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10

Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

38 mi ยท 00h 38m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
01h 16m from Flint
Leave By
1:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Hersey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Flint and 67.4 miles from Hersey.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.85 one way or $39.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Hersey.

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Hersey. Straight-line distance: 105.4 mi (169.62 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 Hersey

Township in Osceola County, Michigan

Population347
Coordinates43.8486300, -85.4444900
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Hersey (-85.44449, 43.84863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L ยท about $19.85
Round trip
$39.70
9.52 gal ยท 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $19.85 $39.70
Mid-grade $4.87 $23.16 $46.32
Premium $5.45 $25.96 $51.91
Diesel $6.53 $31.07 $62.15

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 ยท Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Hersey. The current time is 01:52:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.