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

The driving distance from Mount Morris, MI to Southfield, MI is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
74.89 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.62 mi
81.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.62 mi
Kilometers
81.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.89 mi
Kilometers
120.53 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Morris
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
30.9 mi
00h 35m
To Southfield
43.9 mi
00h 35m

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 Southfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.6 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Woodward Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    125 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Woodward Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodward Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    624 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Avenue

    73 m · 13 sec · Oakland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Willits Street

    761 ft · 28 sec · Willits Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Chester Street

    99 m · 15 sec · North Chester Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Maple Road

    572 ft · 25 sec · West Maple Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Southfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    59 m · 4 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
47.5 mi · 63%
Southfield Road
5.08 mi · 7%
Woodward Avenue
4.72 mi · 6%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 3%
North Saginaw Street
1.4 mi · 2%
I 475 South
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

34.6 mi · 00h 37m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 35m from Mount Morris
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Morris and Sunny near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 30.9 miles from Mount Morris and 43.9 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Morris and Sunny near Southfield.

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 Southfield. Straight-line distance: 50.62 mi (81.47 km).

Mount Morris

#1 Mount Morris

Village in Illinois

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

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Street (-83.694982, 43.118506)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Morris and Southfield. The current time is 22:56:35.

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.