How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Mount Morris, MI?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Mount Morris, MI is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Mount Morris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Mount Morris.
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Start on Fulton Street West
17 m · 10 sec · Fulton Street West
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Turn left onto Division Avenue North
2034 ft · 1 min · Division Avenue North
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Continue on Division Avenue Northeast
609 ft · 18 sec · Division Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Michigan Street Northeast
71 m · 11 sec · Michigan Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 East: Lansing
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Merge slight left
51.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475: Saginaw, Detroit
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 475 North: Saginaw
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Morris
1853 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto Walker Street
66 m · 10 sec · Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Mount Morris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Merge slight left
55 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Partly Sunny near Mount Morris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Mount Morris?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Grand Rapids and 61 miles from Mount Morris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Partly Sunny near Mount Morris.
Stop Ideas Near DeWitt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeWitt.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Mount Morris. Straight-line distance: 100.21 mi (161.28 km).
#1 Grand Rapids
The second most populous city in Michigan.
| Population | 200,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.9633600, -85.6680900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Morris
Village in Illinois
| Population | 20,211 |
| Coordinates | 43.1186400, -83.6949600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Morris (-83.69496, 43.11864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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