How far is Franklin Corners, IL from Sterling, IL?
The driving distance from Franklin Corners, IL to Sterling, IL is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Corners and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Corners and Sterling.
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Start on Covell Road
70 m · 12 sec · Covell Road
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Turn right onto Lyndon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lyndon Road
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Pilgrim Road
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Continue on West Grove Street
2666 ft · 1 min · West Grove Street
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Continue on Pilgrim Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pilgrim Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pilgrim Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pilgrim Road
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Turn straight onto Hickory Hills Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Hickory Hills Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Locust Street
44 m · 2 sec · North Locust Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Locust Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Corners and Sterling.
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.
Hickory Hills Road
Turn straight onto Hickory Hills Road
5.76 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin Corners and Mostly Sunny near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Corners to Sterling?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Coleta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Franklin Corners and 9.3 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin Corners and Mostly Sunny near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Coleta
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 Coleta.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Rock Island, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Corners and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.78 km).
#1 Franklin Corners
Franklin Corners is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9169700, -89.9106700 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14,313 |
| Coordinates | 41.7886400, -89.6962200 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Street (-89.696335, 41.788609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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