Origin
Richfield Center, MI
Evening in Richfield Center on Thursday
Local time
6:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield Center, MI to Mount Morris, MI
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
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.
Richfield Center, MI
Quang Vuong
Mount Morris, MI
David Leonhardt
Trip Overview
The drive from Richfield Center, MI to Mount Morris, 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
808 ft
743 ft
Total Climb
152 ft
Total Descent
168 ft
Highest Point
808 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
65 ft
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 around 2 miles in near East Mount Morris Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richfield Center, MI to Mount Morris, 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: at 2 miles (East Mount Morris Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (North Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Walker Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Mount Morris Road
Turn left onto East Mount Morris Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Saginaw Street
Turn left onto North Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
6
11 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Walker Street
Turn sharp right onto Walker Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mount Morris Road | 8.9 mi | 21m |
| North State Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| 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 Richfield Center, MI and Mount Morris, MI.
1
Start on M 15
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Road
2
Turn left onto East Mount Morris Road
8.9 mi
·
21 min
·
East Mount Morris Road
3
Turn left onto North Saginaw Street
491 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Walker Street
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walker Street
5
Arrive at destination
Walker Street
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Mount Morris, MI
Evening in Mount Morris on Thursday
Local time
6:10 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
4 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
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 Richfield Center, MI to Mount Morris, MI covers 11 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Mount Morris Road, North State Road, North Saginaw Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Richfield Center, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
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.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Richfield Center, MI to Mount Morris, MI is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (East Mount Morris Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (North Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (Walker Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Richfield Center, MI to Mount Morris, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 743 ft to 808 ft elevation with about 152 ft of total climbing.
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