How far is Union Grove, IL from Franklin Corners, IL?
The driving distance from Union Grove, IL to Franklin Corners, IL is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove and Franklin Corners.
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Start on Ward Road
17 m · 7 sec · Ward Road
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Turn left onto Hillside Road
1123 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on West Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on East Lincoln Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon Road
8.5 mi · 15 min · Lyndon Road
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Turn left onto Covell Road
70 m · 10 sec · Covell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Covell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Grove and Franklin Corners.
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.
Lyndon Road
Turn left onto Lyndon Road
8.5 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Union Grove and Mostly Sunny near Franklin Corners.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Grove to Franklin Corners?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 7.3 miles from Union Grove and 7.3 miles from Franklin Corners.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union Grove and Mostly Sunny near Franklin Corners.
Stop Ideas Near Morrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Grove and Franklin Corners. Straight-line distance: 8.26 mi (13.29 km).
#1 Union Grove
Township in Whiteside County, Illinois
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 41.8342000, -90.0265100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Corners
Franklin Corners is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9169700, -89.9106700 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Corners (-89.91067, 41.91697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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