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

The driving distance from Mount Morris, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
79.36 mi
01h 13m
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
79.36 mi
Kilometers
127.71 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Morris
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Morris
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Morris
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 Mount Morris
39.6 mi
00h 36m
To Dearborn
39.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Saginaw Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Saginaw Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 475 South

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · UAW Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Michigan Avenue, Dearborn

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
70.2 mi · 88%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 7%
North Saginaw Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Michigan Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
US 12
0.38 mi
I 475 South
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

57.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 36m from Mount Morris
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Morris and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 39.6 miles from Mount Morris and 39.7 miles from Dearborn.

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 18.3 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 4:02 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 Mount Morris and Sunny near Dearborn.

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 10.1 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 5.6 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 Mount Morris and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 61 mi (98.17 km).

Mount Morris

#1 Mount Morris

Village in Illinois

Population20,211
Coordinates43.1186400, -83.6949600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-83.694982, 43.118506)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

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
10.6 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Morris and Dearborn. The current time is 19:28:21.

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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.