How far is Flint, MI from Morenci, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Morenci, MI is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.6 mi
02h 31m
Flight
93.35 mi
150.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.35 mi
Kilometers
150.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.6 mi
Kilometers
200.52 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morenci
Sat, May 2, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, May 2, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-02T05:40
Arrive Morenci
Sat, May 2, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Flint
62.3 mi
01h 15m
To Morenci
62.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Morenci.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Morenci.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    3048 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    47.9 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sterns Road

    1445 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Sterns Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Sterns Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clark Road

    2689 ft · 42 sec · Clark Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    147 m · 8 sec · Lynch Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Clark Road

    2687 ft · 44 sec · Clark Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Yankee Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Yankee Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crockett Highway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Crockett Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 3

    1975 ft · 59 sec · County Road 3

  19. 19

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Morenci Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morenci Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Morenci.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
47.9 mi · 38%
US 23 South
40.9 mi · 33%
Yankee Road
9.03 mi · 7%
I 75 South
2.71 mi · 2%
West Sterns Road
2.47 mi · 2%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

47.9 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
01h 15m from Flint
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Morenci.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Morenci?

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Flint and 62.3 miles from Morenci.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Morenci.

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ypsilanti, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ypsilanti.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Morenci. Straight-line distance: 93.35 mi (150.24 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Morenci

#2 Morenci

Census-designated place in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States

Population2,129
Coordinates41.7194900, -84.2180000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Morenci (-84.218, 41.71949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.64 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.28 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Morenci. The current time is 05:40:52.

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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.