Origin
Mount Morris, MI
Late night in Mount Morris on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Morris, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
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
Mount Morris to Flint is 8 miles and takes about 11 minutes via UAW Freeway, North Saginaw Street, and East Court Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive between two nearby cities. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger exploration of the area. You won't spend much time on the road, making it a practical option for a brief excursion.
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 (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a drive that's largely efficient, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.4 miles on the UAW Freeway. The transition between the freeway and city streets like North Saginaw Street and East Court Street is generally smooth, making for a predictable driving experience. Expect a quick journey where the road character remains consistent for most of the short distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 5.4 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 around 1.4 miles in.
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 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.7 miles (M 21 / East Court Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward M 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
M 21 / East Court Street
Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Morris, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 21 along the way.
M 21
7.2 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UAW Freeway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| North Saginaw Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Court Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
UAW Freeway
— 5.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, MI and Flint, 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
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
UAW Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 7
Toward M 21
6
Continue on Chavez Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chavez Drive
7
Turn right onto M 21
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
10
Arrive at destination
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
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 15 mph
87% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:05AM EDT until April 18 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
5 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
11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Flint, 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 Court 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 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 $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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.7 miles (M 21 / East Court Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mount Morris, MI to Flint, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 21 along the way.
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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