How far is Franklin Corners, IL from Morrison, IL?

The driving distance from Franklin Corners, IL to Morrison, IL is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.96 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.92 mi
12.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.92 mi
Kilometers
12.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.96 mi
Kilometers
17.64 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrison
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Corners
2026-04-23T11:35
Arrive Morrison
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Corners
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ustick
IL

Township in Whiteside County, Illinois

From Franklin Corners
5.5 mi
00h 06m
To Morrison
5.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Corners and Morrison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Corners and Morrison.

  1. 1

    Start on Covell Road

    70 m · 12 sec · Covell Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lyndon Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Lyndon Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lincoln Way

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Cherry Street

    41 m · 6 sec · North Cherry Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cherry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Corners and Morrison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon Road
8.5 mi · 78%
East Lincoln Way
1.33 mi · 12%
Lincoln Road
1.04 mi · 10%
Covell Road
0.04 mi
North Cherry Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Lyndon Road

Turn right onto Lyndon Road

8.5 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ustick
00h 06m from Franklin Corners
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin Corners and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin Corners to Morrison?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ustick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Franklin Corners and 5.5 miles from Morrison.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin Corners and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morrison.

Stop Ideas Near Ustick

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

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

BUS

Davenport, Iowa

63 mi away
304 West River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

63 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Moline, Illinois

64 mi away
1200 River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

71 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Corners and Morrison. Straight-line distance: 7.92 mi (12.75 km).

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#1 Franklin Corners

Franklin Corners is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9169700, -89.9106700
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Morrison

#2 Morrison

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,950
Coordinates41.8097500, -89.9651200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Covell Road (-89.910669, 41.916931)
End: North Cherry Street (-89.964963, 41.8097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.46 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.92 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Corners and Morrison. The current time is 11:35:13.

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.