How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Mount Morris, MI?

The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Mount Morris, MI is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
61.98 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.18 mi
80.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.18 mi
Kilometers
80.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.98 mi
Kilometers
99.74 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Sterling Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterling Heights
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive Mount Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterling Heights
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 Sterling Heights
30.9 mi
00h 35m
To Mount Morris
31 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Mount Morris.

  1. 1

    Start on 17 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mound Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mound Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mound Road

    784 ft · 24 sec · Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-59 Service Drive

    996 ft · 24 sec · M-59 Service Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward M 59 West

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint

    2907 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · UAW Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Morris

    1853 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Saginaw Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Walker Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Walker Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
33.4 mi · 54%
UAW Freeway
13.3 mi · 21%
M 59 West
9.48 mi · 15%
Mound Road
3.4 mi · 5%
North Saginaw Street
1.24 mi · 2%
17 Mile Road
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 35m from Sterling Heights
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Mount Morris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Mount Morris?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 Sterling Heights and 31 miles from Mount Morris.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Mount Morris.

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 Sterling Heights and Mount Morris. Straight-line distance: 50.18 mi (80.75 km).

Sterling Heights

#1 Sterling Heights

The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population131,709
Coordinates42.5803100, -83.0302000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Mount Morris

#2 Mount Morris

Village in Illinois

Population20,211
Coordinates43.1186400, -83.6949600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Sterling Heights (-83.0302, 42.58031)
End: Mount Morris (-83.69496, 43.11864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 Sterling Heights and Mount Morris. The current time is 00:32:47.

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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.