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Trip from Reese, MI to Millington, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

16.2 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Reese, MI, MI

Reese, MI

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Downtown Millington, MI, MI

Millington, MI

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Trip Overview

This short 16.2-mile drive from Reese to Millington, Michigan, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 26 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with State Road, West Saginaw Road, and South Van Buren Road forming the backbone of your journey. With no highway driving involved and a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $3, this is a straightforward and budget-friendly option. The route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a high-speed transit. Given its brevity, you won't need to consider overnight stays, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times within the Midwest region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Road 5.7 mi 7m
West Saginaw Road 4.9 mi 7m
South Van Buren Road 2.8 mi 6m
West Huron Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Saginaw Street 0.8 mi 1m
Goodrich Street 0.6 mi <1m
State Street 0.5 mi <1m
Gates Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Road — 5.7 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reese, MI and Millington, MI.

1

Start on Gates Street

37 ft · 7 sec · Gates Street
2

Turn left onto M 81

0.8 mi · 1 min · Saginaw Street
3

Turn right onto South Van Buren Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · South Van Buren Road
4

Turn left onto M 15

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Saginaw Road
5

Continue on M 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Huron Avenue
6

Turn right onto M 15

15 ft · 0 sec · Goodrich Street
7

Continue on M 15

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Goodrich Street
8

Continue on M 15

5.7 mi · 7 min · State Road
9

Continue on M 15

0.5 mi · 49 sec · State Street
10

Turn left onto Main Street

35 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
11

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 81 / Saginaw Street

Turn left onto M 81 / Saginaw Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Van Buren Road

Turn right onto South Van Buren Road

Navigation decision point

3
3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | M 15 / West Saginaw Road

Turn left onto M 15 / West Saginaw Road

Navigation decision point

3
9.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | M 15 / Goodrich Street

Turn right onto M 15 / Goodrich Street

Navigation decision point

3
16.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.53 one way

$5.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.78 $5.56
premium $4.89 $3.12 $6.24
diesel $5.61 $3.58 $7.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.42 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Reese, MI

Late night in Reese on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Millington, MI

Late night in Millington on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

26m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 16.2-mile stretch, as the highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along State Road. This route offers a consistent experience of navigating through local Michigan terrain without the interruption of high-speed highways. The roads you'll be on are typical of the area, requiring your attention for frequent directional changes rather than sustained high-speed travel. It’s a drive that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on State Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 81 / Saginaw Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 81 / Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (South Van Buren Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (M 15 / West Saginaw Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on State Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 81 / Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (South Van Buren Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (M 15 / West Saginaw Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Millington, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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