Origin
Flint, MI
Afternoon in Flint on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flint, MI to Mount Morris, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Morris, MI
David Leonhardt
Trip Overview
The drive from Flint, MI to Mount Morris, MI covers 8 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on UAW Freeway, North Saginaw Street, East Third Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on UAW Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 11m highway drive covering 8 miles, with most of the trip on UAW Freeway and North Saginaw Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.5 miles on UAW Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
UAW Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on UAW Freeway and North Saginaw Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 9 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 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saginaw Street
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Third Street
Turn right onto East Third Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 475 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 475 North
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Mount Morris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Mount Morris
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| North Saginaw Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Third Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saginaw Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
UAW Freeway
— 5.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Mount Morris, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Court Street
3
Turn right onto Saginaw Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saginaw Street
4
Turn right onto East Third Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Third Street
5
Turn left onto Chavez Drive
483 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chavez Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 475 North
7
Merge onto I 475
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
UAW Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Mount Morris
9
Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saginaw Street
10
Turn left onto Walker Street
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walker Street
11
Arrive at destination
Walker Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Mount Morris, MI
Afternoon in Mount Morris on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flint, MI to Mount Morris, MI covers 8 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are UAW Freeway, North Saginaw Street, East Third Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 miles from Flint, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Third Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Flint, MI to Mount Morris, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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