Origin
Mount Morris, MI
Morning in Mount Morris on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Morris, MI to Flint, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Morning in Flint on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
81% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord 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
2 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on UAW Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
About the Cities
Arriving in Flint, MI
Full guide →Flint is an industrial city an hour northwest of Detroit in Michigan. It was the home of many General Motors factories, including the Buick World Headquarters, Flint has fallen on hard times over the past 30 years due to the decline of the American automotive industry. Despite these misfortunes, the city has an outsized history, including decisive roles in the growth of the American labor movement and community schooling and evident in a host of extensive and well-endowed cultural institutions. Flint has seen a dramatic reduction in crime while simultaneously enjoying a revitalizing Downtown and growing colleges and universities are found within the city's limits.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on UAW Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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