How far is Dearborn, MI from Mount Morris, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Mount Morris, MI is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.44 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61 mi
98.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61 mi
Kilometers
98.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.44 mi
Kilometers
127.84 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Morris
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Mount Morris
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Angelus
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Dearborn
39.7 mi
00h 45m
To Mount Morris
39.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dearborn and Mount Morris.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn and Mount Morris.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    3091 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    1488 ft · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · UAW Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Morris

    1853 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Saginaw Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Walker Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Walker Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn and Mount Morris.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 72%
UAW Freeway
13.3 mi · 17%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 7%
North Saginaw Street
1.24 mi · 2%
Michigan Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
I 75 North
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 45m from Dearborn
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dearborn and Sunny near Mount Morris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dearborn to Mount Morris?

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Dearborn and 39.8 miles from Mount Morris.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dearborn and Sunny near Mount Morris.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Angelus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

7 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dearborn and Mount Morris. Straight-line distance: 61 mi (98.17 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Mount Morris

#2 Mount Morris

Village in Illinois

Population20,211
Coordinates43.1186400, -83.6949600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Dearborn (-83.17631, 42.32226)
End: Mount Morris (-83.69496, 43.11864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.61 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.22 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Mount Morris. The current time is 22:24:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.