How far is Flint, MI from Reese, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Reese, MI is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
34.71 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.27 mi
48.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.27 mi
Kilometers
48.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.71 mi
Kilometers
55.86 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reese
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Reese
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Flint
17.3 mi
00h 27m
To Reese
17.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 2 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    672 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Dort Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Dort Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Saginaw Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Saginaw Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Clio Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Clio Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Gera Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Gera Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Gera Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · South Gera Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vassar Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vassar Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Washington Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Washington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Saginaw Street

    601 ft · 15 sec · Saginaw Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Gates Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Gates Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gates Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dort Highway
6.73 mi · 19%
Gera Road
6.18 mi · 18%
South Gera Road
6.06 mi · 17%
North Saginaw Road
4.18 mi · 12%
East Washington Road
2.82 mi · 8%
South Main Street
2.33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Dort Highway

Turn straight onto North Dort Highway

6.73 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
00h 27m from Flint
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Reese.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Flint and 17.3 miles from Reese.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Reese.

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Reese. Straight-line distance: 30.27 mi (48.71 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 Reese

Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

Population1,366
Coordinates43.4505800, -83.6963500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Reese (-83.69635, 43.45058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
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.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.65 $5.72 $11.45
Diesel $5.30 $6.52 $13.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Reese. The current time is 01:45:01.

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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.