Trip from Mount Morris, MI to Richfield Center, MI

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are East Mount Morris Road, North State Road, North Saginaw Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Mount Morris, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Mount Morris, MI to Richfield Center, MI?

The route from Mount Morris, MI to Richfield Center, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

11 mi

18 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

4 AM

0h 23m ★

6 AM

0h 25m

8 AM

0h 29m

10 AM

0h 27m

12 PM

0h 26m

3 PM

0h 27m

5 PM

0h 29m

8 PM

0h 24m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Morris, MI to Richfield Center, MI covers 11 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Mount Morris Road, North State Road, North Saginaw Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on East Mount Morris Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 11 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Mount Morris Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Saginaw Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mount Morris, MI to Richfield Center, MI is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Saginaw Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (East Mount Morris Road): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (M 15 / North State Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Saginaw Street

Turn sharp left onto North Saginaw Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Mount Morris Road

Turn right onto East Mount Morris Road

Navigation decision point

5

9 mi into trip | ~22m in | M 15 / North State Road

At end of road, turn right onto M 15 / North State Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Mount Morris Road	8.9 mi	21m
North State Road	2 mi	2m
North Saginaw Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Walker Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: East Mount Morris Road — 8.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, MI and Richfield Center, MI.

1

Start on Walker Street

215 ft · 16 sec · Walker Street

2

Turn sharp left onto North Saginaw Street

491 ft · 19 sec · North Saginaw Street

3

Turn right onto East Mount Morris Road

8.9 mi · 21 min · East Mount Morris Road

4

At end of road, turn right onto M 15

2.0 mi · 2 min · North State Road

5

Arrive at destination

M 15

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.72 one way

$3.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.89	$3.78
premium	$4.89	$2.12	$4.23
diesel	$5.61	$2.43	$4.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.3	$1.15	$0.53
Efficient EV	2.8	$0.96	$0.44
EV Truck/SUV	4.4	$1.54	$0.70

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Mount Morris, MI

Afternoon in Mount Morris on Thursday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richfield Center, MI

Afternoon in Richfield Center on Thursday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

4 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

25m 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 Richfield Center, MI covers 11 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.