How far is Morristown, TN from Morris, IL?

The driving distance from Morristown, TN to Morris, IL is about 557.1 miles (896.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 449.8 miles (723.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
557.09 mi
10h 53m
Flight
449.82 mi
723.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
449.82 mi
Kilometers
723.92 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
557.09 mi
Kilometers
896.55 km
Drive Time
10h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morris
Fri, Oct 16, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Morristown
Fri, Oct 16, 5:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Morris
Fri, Oct 16, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:53 PM to 5:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Scottsburg
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Morristown
277.6 mi
05h 26m
To Morris
279.4 mi
05h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morristown and Morris.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morristown and Morris.

  1. 1

    Start on North Henry Street

    38 m · 13 sec · North Henry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st North Street

    610 ft · 19 sec · West 1st North Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cumberland Street

    2672 ft · 59 sec · North Cumberland Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Buffalo Trail

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cherokee Park Road

    915 ft · 20 sec · Cherokee Park Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Davy Crockett Parkway

    2489 ft · 43 sec · Davy Crockett Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Olen R. Marshall Bridge

    1763 ft · 23 sec · Olen R. Marshall Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    8 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Appalachian Highway

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Appalachian Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 25E

    7.1 mi · 10 min · US 25E

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cumberland Gap Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pineville Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pineville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wilderness Road

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Wilderness Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverview Avenue

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Riverview Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Corbin Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2617 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    2902 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    105.7 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1483 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West State Road 10

    9.9 mi · 14 min · West State Road 10

  34. 34

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Belshaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Belshaw Road

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  37. 37

    Turn sharp left onto East 12000N Road

    1037 ft · 16 sec · East 12000N Road

  38. 38

    Continue on West County Line Road

    9.5 mi · 13 min · West County Line Road

  39. 39

    Continue on East 12000N Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East 12000N Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South La Grange Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West Wilmington Road

    9 mi · 12 min · West Wilmington Road

  42. 42

    Continue on West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Peotone Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2655 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto New River Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

  45. 45

    Continue on North River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  46. 46

    Continue on County Highway 44

    1632 ft · 26 sec · County Highway 44

  47. 47

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left

    1799 ft · 22 sec

  49. 49

    Take the exit slight right toward Lorenzo Road

    1261 ft · 24 sec

  50. 50

    Turn right

    44 m · 6 sec

  51. 51

    Turn straight onto Lorenzo Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorenzo Road

  52. 52

    Continue on East Pine Bluff Road

    9.2 mi · 16 min · East Pine Bluff Road

  53. 53

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  54. 54

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  55. 55

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
56 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
136 mi · 24%
I 75 North
88.6 mi · 16%
US 52 West
87.8 mi · 16%
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 10%
Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi · 6%
Appalachian Highway
28.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.3 mi
449.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsburg
05h 26m from Morristown
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to Morris?

The road trip is about 557.1 miles (896.6 km) and usually takes 10h 53m 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?

Scottsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.6 miles from Morristown and 279.4 miles from Morris.

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

The direct path is about 449.8 miles (723.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $76.75 one way or $153.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morristown and Morris, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morris.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Morris. Straight-line distance: 449.82 mi (723.92 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Morris

#2 Morris

City in Illinois

Population15,162
Coordinates41.3572500, -88.4211800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)
End: Morris (-88.42118, 41.35725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 897 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.66 gal
74.41 L · about $76.75
Round trip
$153.51
39.32 gal · 148.82 L
Estimated CO2
174.7 kg one way
Round trip: 349.4 kg / 770 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $76.75 $153.51
Mid-grade $4.37 $85.82 $171.63
Premium $4.77 $93.86 $187.71
Diesel $6.00 $118.00 $236.00

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 Tennessee · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morristown, TN and Morris, IL. The current time in Morristown is 19:29:49, although it is 18:29:49 in Morris.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.