Origin
Rochester Hills, MI
Late night in Rochester Hills on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester Hills, MI to Mount Morris, 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
1h 2m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester Hills, MI
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Mount Morris, MI
David Leonhardt
Trip Overview
Rochester Hills, MI to Mount Morris, MI is 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it an easy option for a quick transition or a component of a larger Michigan road trip. Given its brevity, it’s well-suited for a same-day excursion with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| UAW Freeway | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| M 59 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| North Saginaw Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Hamlin Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Crooks Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Livernois Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dickson Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester Hills, MI and Mount Morris, MI.
1
Start on Dickson Lane
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dickson Lane
2
At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
378 ft
·
18 sec
·
Downhill Lane
3
Turn right onto Dressler Lane
196 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dressler Lane
4
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Livernois Road
5
Enter roundabout onto West Hamlin Road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Hamlin Road
6
Continue on West Hamlin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamlin Road
7
Turn left onto Crooks Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Crooks Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 59 West: Pontiac
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto M 59
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
M 59
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 75
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
13 mi
·
13 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Mount Morris
14
Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saginaw Street
15
Turn left onto Walker Street
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walker Street
16
Arrive at destination
Walker Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Rochester Hills, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Downhill Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Downhill Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Livernois Road
Turn left onto South Livernois Road
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward M 59 West: Pontiac
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward M 59 West: Pontiac
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.30 one way
$16.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Mount Morris, MI
Late night in Mount Morris on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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
1h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 86% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 32.8 miles on I 75. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these busy corridors. The transition to surface roads will occur after the highway portion, offering a change in pace as you approach your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and UAW Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Downhill Lane.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mount Morris, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (Downhill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (South Livernois Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Morris, 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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