How far is Morenci, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Morenci, MI to Flint, MI is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
116.67 mi
02h 09m
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
116.67 mi
Kilometers
187.77 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, May 2, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Morenci
Sat, May 2, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morenci
2026-05-02T04:16
Arrive Flint
Sat, May 2, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morenci
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 Morenci
62.1 mi
01h 04m
To Flint
54.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Morenci Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morenci Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 3

    1975 ft · 54 sec · County Road 3

  6. 6

    Continue on Crockett Highway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Crockett Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Yankee Road

    9 mi · 13 min · East Yankee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clark Road

    2687 ft · 42 sec · Clark Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    147 m · 8 sec · Lynch Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Clark Road

    2689 ft · 44 sec · Clark Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Sterns Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sterns Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    964 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    35.8 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron

    3089 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
47.2 mi · 40%
West Sterns Road
45.8 mi · 39%
Morenci Road
15.1 mi · 13%
East Yankee Road
9.03 mi · 8%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 2%
Clark Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint

47.2 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
01h 04m from Morenci
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morenci and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 62.1 miles from Morenci and 54.6 miles from Flint.

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 23.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Morenci and Flint. Straight-line distance: 93.35 mi (150.24 km).

Morenci

#1 Morenci

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

Population2,129
Coordinates41.7194900, -84.2180000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.218, 41.719497)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.58 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.16 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Morenci and Flint. The current time is 04:16:41.

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.