How far is Normal, IL from Morton Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Normal, IL to Morton Grove, IL is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.56 mi
02h 48m
Flight
122.71 mi
197.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.71 mi
Kilometers
197.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.56 mi
Kilometers
224.6 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Normal
Thu, Oct 15, 7:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Normal
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Morton Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Normal
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Godley
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Normal
69.8 mi
01h 24m
To Morton Grove
69.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73ยฐF
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
62ยฐF
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Normal and Morton Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Normal and Morton Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m ยท 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Willow Street

    1233 ft ยท 39 sec ยท West Willow Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    2654 ft ยท 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    111.5 mi ยท 2 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi ยท 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft ยท 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi ยท 6 min ยท Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.4 mi ยท 18 min ยท Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Dempster Street

    1405 ft ยท 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Dempster Street

    4.3 mi ยท 10 min ยท East Dempster Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fernald Avenue

    35 m ยท 5 sec ยท Fernald Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Fernald Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Normal and Morton Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi ยท 80%
Tri-State Tollway
19.3 mi ยท 14%
East Dempster Street
4.28 mi ยท 3%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi ยท 1%
North Main Street
1.55 mi ยท 1%
I 294 North
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

112 mi ยท 02h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godley
01h 24m from Normal
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Normal and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morton Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Normal to Morton Grove?

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Godley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Normal and 69.8 miles from Morton Grove.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.95 one way or $45.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Normal and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morton Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Godley

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

22 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

34 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

35 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

52 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Normal and Morton Grove. Straight-line distance: 122.71 mi (197.48 km).

Normal

#1 Normal

Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population54,451
Coordinates40.5142000, -88.9906300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Morton Grove

#2 Morton Grove

Village in United States of America

Population22,564
Coordinates42.0405900, -87.7825600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Normal (-88.99063, 40.5142)
End: Morton Grove (-87.78256, 42.04059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L ยท about $22.95
Round trip
$45.90
9.84 gal ยท 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.95 $45.90
Mid-grade $5.29 $26.04 $52.07
Premium $5.84 $28.72 $57.44
Diesel $6.57 $32.33 $64.66

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Normal and Morton Grove. The current time is 14:17:06.

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.