How far is Mount Morris, MI from Royal Oak, MI?

The driving distance from Mount Morris, MI to Royal Oak, MI is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.58 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.65 mi
83.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.58 mi
Kilometers
103.93 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royal Oak
Fri, Apr 17, 3:09 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Morris
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Morris
2026-04-17T13:55
Arrive Royal Oak
Fri, Apr 17, 3:09 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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Mount Morris
32.2 mi
00h 36m
To Royal Oak
32.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris and Royal Oak.

  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

    48 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 11 Mile Road

    949 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Stephenson Highway

    637 ft · 21 sec · North Stephenson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East 11 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    94 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    51 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    56 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
60.9 mi · 94%
East 11 Mile Road
1.41 mi · 2%
North Saginaw Street
1.4 mi · 2%
I 475 South
0.37 mi · 1%
11 Mile Road
0.18 mi
North Stephenson Highway
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

48 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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 36m from Mount Morris
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Morris and Partly Sunny near Royal Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Morris to Royal Oak?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Mount Morris and 32.3 miles from Royal Oak.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Morris and Partly Sunny near Royal Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springfield, 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 Springfield.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Morris and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 51.65 mi (83.13 km).

Mount Morris

#1 Mount Morris

Village in Illinois

Population20,211
Coordinates43.1186400, -83.6949600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Royal Oak

#2 Royal Oak

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population58,963
Coordinates42.4894800, -83.1446500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Morris (-83.69496, 43.11864)
End: Royal Oak (-83.14465, 42.48948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Morris and Royal Oak. The current time is 13:55:31.

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.