Origin
Stonington, IL
Evening in Stonington on Friday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stonington, IL to Morrisonville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stonington, IL
Tom Fisk
Morrisonville, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This quick 21.4-mile drive from Stonington to Morrisonville, Illinois, can be completed in about 31 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll spend your time navigating local roads, with no highway driving involved. This makes it perfect for a spontaneous excursion or as a brief segment within a larger Midwest adventure. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short hop between Stonington and Morrisonville. The majority of your journey will be on N Main St and Sarpy Street, eventually transitioning to County Road 975 N. With 0% highway share, this is a pure local roads experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 14.1 miles on N Main St, offering a consistent feel for a significant portion of the drive. This route is all about navigating the local Illinois landscape without the interruption of high-speed highways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
N Main St is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 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 American Legion Drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stonington, IL to Morrisonville, IL is easy. At 31m 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 (American Legion Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 48 / N Main St): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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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American Legion Drive
Turn right onto American Legion Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 48 / N Main St
Turn right onto IL 48 / N Main St
Navigation decision point
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| N Main St | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| Sarpy Street | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| County Road 975 N | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| American Legion Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Anomynous Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
N Main St
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonington, IL and Morrisonville, IL.
1
Start on Anomynous Street
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
Anomynous Street
2
Turn right onto American Legion Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
American Legion Drive
3
Turn right onto IL 48
14 mi
·
17 min
·
N Main St
4
Continue on IL 48
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Road 975 N
5
Continue on IL 48
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Sarpy Street
6
Turn right onto 6th Street
408 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Street
7
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Morrisonville, IL
Evening in Morrisonville on Friday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
7 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
31m 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 Stonington, IL to Morrisonville, IL covers 21.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are N Main St, Sarpy Street, County Road 975 N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Stonington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.35 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 Stonington, IL to Morrisonville, IL is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (American Legion Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 48 / N Main St): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Stonington, IL to Morrisonville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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