How far is Florence, AL from Morris, IL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Morris, IL is about 531.2 miles (854.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 454.8 miles (732 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Morris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Morris.
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Start on North Pine Street
1027 ft · 33 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto West Tuscaloosa Street
133 m · 20 sec · West Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
52 m · 5 sec · North Court Street
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Turn right onto Hermitage Drive
1113 ft · 37 sec · Hermitage Drive
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Turn left onto North Wood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Wood Avenue
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Turn right onto East Chisholm Road
25.3 mi · 37 min · East Chisholm Road
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Continue on State Highway 13
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
657 ft · 15 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1095 ft · 28 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
97 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on Collinwood Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Collinwood Highway
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Continue on State Highway 13
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Collinwood Highway
1743 ft · 29 sec · Collinwood Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Songer Street
149 m · 27 sec · West Songer Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
69 m · 5 sec · South High Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Savannah Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Savannah Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn right
79.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
3277 ft · 60 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Mineral Wells Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Mineral Wells Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn straight onto South Market Street
40.4 mi · 48 min · South Market Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Purchase Parkway North: Calvert City
2516 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Paducah, Calvert City
1.4 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Paducah
1892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
62.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
51.7 mi · 56 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2688 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 400 East
684 ft · 17 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 55 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2529 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
62.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Morris.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
79.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Morris?
The road trip is about 531.2 miles (854.9 km) and usually takes 10h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Johnston City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 265.5 miles from Florence and 265.6 miles from Morris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 454.8 miles (732 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.10 one way or $148.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morris.
Stop Ideas Near Johnston City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnston City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Morris. Straight-line distance: 454.87 mi (732.05 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morris
City in Illinois
| Population | 15,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.3572500, -88.4211800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morris (-88.42118, 41.35725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 855 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $74.10 | $148.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $83.00 | $166.00 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $90.61 | $181.22 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $111.20 | $222.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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