How far is Prophetstown, IL from Garden Plain, IL?
The driving distance from Prophetstown, IL to Garden Plain, IL is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prophetstown and Garden Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prophetstown and Garden Plain.
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Start on Washington Street
89 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1321 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Johnson Drive
767 ft · 15 sec · Johnson Drive
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Continue on Bishop Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bishop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crosby Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Crosby Road
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Continue on Portland Avenue
2220 ft · 38 sec · Portland Avenue
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Continue on South Clinton Street
775 ft · 18 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
686 ft · 12 sec · East Wall Street
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
742 ft · 20 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lincolnway
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
611 ft · 17 sec · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Garden Plain Road
8 mi · 14 min · Garden Plain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden Plain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prophetstown and Garden Plain.
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.
Crosby Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crosby Road
8.06 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Prophetstown and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Garden Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prophetstown to Garden Plain?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Morrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Prophetstown and 10.6 miles from Garden Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Prophetstown and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Garden Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Morrison
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 Morrison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prophetstown and Garden Plain. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.6 km).
#1 Prophetstown
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,919 |
| Coordinates | 41.6714200, -89.9362200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden Plain
Township of Illinois
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 41.8008600, -90.1304000 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden Plain Road (-90.130399, 41.800966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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