How far is Rockford, IL from Morrison, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Morrison, IL is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Morrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Morrison.
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Start on West State Street
546 ft · 23 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1519 ft · 37 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
84 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Clinton, Rock Falls, Sterling
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Lincoln Road
9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on East Lincoln Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
41 m · 6 sec · North Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Morrison.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Morrison?
The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Ashton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Rockford and 42.1 miles from Morrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Morrison.
Stop Ideas Near Ashton
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 Ashton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Morrison. Straight-line distance: 54.9 mi (88.36 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morrison
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,950 |
| Coordinates | 41.8097500, -89.9651200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrison (-89.96512, 41.80975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
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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