Origin
Morrison, IL
Late night in Morrison on Friday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrison, IL to Garden Plain, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrison, IL
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Garden Plain, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Morrison, IL to Garden Plain, IL covers 9.1 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden Plain Road, East Lincolnway, West Lincoln Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Garden Plain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 9.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden Plain Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30; IL 78 / East Lincolnway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morrison, IL to Garden Plain, IL is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30; IL 78 / East Lincolnway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Garden Plain Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 30; IL 78 / East Lincolnway
Turn right onto US 30; IL 78 / East Lincolnway
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Garden Plain Road
Turn left onto Garden Plain Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Plain Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| East Lincolnway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden Plain Road
— 8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrison, IL and Garden Plain, IL.
1
Start on North Cherry Street
135 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto US 30; IL 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincolnway
3
Continue on US 30; IL 78
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Lincoln Way
4
Continue on US 30; IL 78
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lincoln Road
5
Turn left onto Garden Plain Road
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Garden Plain Road
6
Arrive at destination
Garden Plain Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Garden Plain, IL
Late night in Garden Plain on Friday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morrison, IL to Garden Plain, IL covers 9.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden Plain Road, East Lincolnway, West Lincoln Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Morrison, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Morrison, IL to Garden Plain, IL is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30; IL 78 / East Lincolnway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Garden Plain Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Morrison, IL to Garden Plain, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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