Origin
Mount Morris, MI
Evening in Mount Morris on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Morris, MI to Farmington Hills, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Morris, MI
David Leonhardt
Farmington Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Morris, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, UAW Freeway, Williams Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Mount Morris, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.7 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 475 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 475 South
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County Interna...
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 24 / Dixie Highway
Turn right onto US 24 / Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Williams Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
45.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Richardson Road
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Morris, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport and Dixie Highway.
Oakland County International Airport
32.4 mi in
|
~36m
Dixie Highway
32.4 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 17.6 mi | 18m |
| UAW Freeway | 13 mi | 13m |
| Williams Lake Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Haggerty Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West 14 Mile Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Union Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| White Lake Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 17.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, MI and Farmington Hills, MI.
1
Start on Walker Street
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walker Street
2
Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saginaw Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 475 South
4
Merge onto I 475
13 mi
·
13 min
·
UAW Freeway
5
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 93
Toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 24
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
White Lake Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Nelsey Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelsey Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maceday Lake Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Williams Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cooley Lake Road
13
Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Lake Road
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Richardson Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richardson Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Haggerty Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Haggerty Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto West 14 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 14 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto Farmington Road
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Farmington Road
18
Continue on Farmington Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Road
19
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Mount Morris, MI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Mount Morris, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmington Hills, MI
The final approach into Farmington Hills, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Farmington Hills, MI
Evening in Farmington Hills on Thursday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Mount Morris, MI to Farmington Hills, MI covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, UAW Freeway, Williams Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Mount Morris, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.7 miles (US 24 / Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mount Morris, MI and Farmington Hills, MI, road signs point toward Oakland County International Airport and Dixie Highway.
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