How far is Flint, MI from Reed City, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Reed City, MI is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
136.87 mi
02h 35m
Flight
109.13 mi
175.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.13 mi
Kilometers
175.63 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.87 mi
Kilometers
220.27 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reed City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-16T08:02
Arrive Reed City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sanford
MI

Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
68.4 mi
01h 17m
To Reed City
68.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Reed City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

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

    38.5 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Church Avenue

    1733 ft · 33 sec · East Church Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    1992 ft · 49 sec · South Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
50 mi · 37%
UAW Freeway
46.5 mi · 34%
US 10
38 mi · 28%
East Church Street
0.76 mi · 1%
South Chestnut Street
0.38 mi
East Third Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 WEST

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

38.5 mi · 00h 50m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 17m from Flint
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Patchy Fog near Reed City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Reed City?

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Flint and 68.5 miles from Reed City.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Patchy Fog near Reed City.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

41 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

45 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

77 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

89 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Reed City. Straight-line distance: 109.13 mi (175.63 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Reed City

#2 Reed City

City in Northern Michigan, USA

Population2,391
Coordinates43.8750200, -85.5100500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Reed City (-85.51005, 43.87502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Reed City. The current time is 08:02:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.