Origin
Mount Morris, MI
Evening in Mount Morris on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Morris, MI to Ann Arbor, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Morris, MI
David Leonhardt
Ann Arbor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Morris, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, UAW Freeway, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.4 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 62.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and UAW Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.4 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and UAW Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
7
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Saginaw and M 14 West: Ann Arbor.
Lansing
7.6 mi in
|
~9m
Saginaw
10.7 mi in
|
~13m
M 14 West: Ann Arbor
59.1 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via US 23 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 45.4 mi | 48m |
| UAW Freeway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| US 23 BUS | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| I 75 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Saginaw Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Depot Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 45.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, MI and Ann Arbor, 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
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward Lansing
7
Merge onto I 69
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 133
Toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
10
Merge onto I 75; US 23
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75; US 23
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
45 mi
·
48 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23 BUS
Exit 3
Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right
119 ft
·
6 sec
16
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Mount Morris, MI · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Mount Morris, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ann Arbor, MI
The final approach into Ann Arbor, 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
$9.79 one way
$19.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Ann Arbor, MI
Evening in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
7:55 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 13m 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 Ann Arbor, MI covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, UAW Freeway, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $9.79 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 62.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mount Morris, MI and Ann Arbor, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, Saginaw and M 14 West: Ann Arbor.
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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