How far is Morton Grove, IL from Decatur, IL?
The driving distance from Morton Grove, IL to Decatur, IL is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton Grove and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton Grove and Decatur.
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Start on Fernald Avenue
35 m · 9 sec · Fernald Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dempster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Dempster Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Chicago
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
123.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 48: Oreana, Decatur
2140 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East Eldorado Street
1163 ft · 29 sec · East Eldorado Street
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1985 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Wood Street
91 m · 8 sec · East Wood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morton Grove and Decatur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
123 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Morton Grove and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morton Grove to Decatur?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Morton Grove and 94.4 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morton Grove and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Danforth
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 Danforth.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton Grove and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 163.87 mi (263.72 km).
#1 Morton Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 22,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0405900, -87.7825600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
| Population | 70,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.8403100, -88.9548000 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wood Street (-88.954801, 39.840341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.86 | $71.71 |
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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