Morton, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Morton, IL is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 76-mile quick runs to 162-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Morton, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
181.6 mi
York, IL
Quickest Drive
1h 32m
Decatur, IL
Plan Around Morton, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Morton, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Morton, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Morton, IL
Driving from Morton, IL
Expect an average of 130 miles and about 2h 31m behind the wheel when leaving Morton, IL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 162 miles (3h 8m), while the shortest is just 76 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Morton, IL are Des Plaines, IL (161.5 mi, 3h 8m), Chicago, IL (156 mi, 3h 2m), Bolingbrook, IL (131.4 mi, 2h 27m), Lockport, IL (126.1 mi, 2h 26m), and Decatur, IL (76.4 mi, 1h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 130-mile trip from Morton, IL, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Morton, IL and 3 routes heading into Morton, IL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 76 to 162 miles.
The longest mapped route from Morton, IL covers 162 miles and takes approximately 3h 8m. Shorter options start at just 76 miles.
The average route from Morton, IL runs about 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 130-mile trip from Morton, IL costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Morton, IL include Des Plaines, IL, Chicago, IL, Bolingbrook, IL and Lockport, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Morton, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,503
Median Income
$87,760
Median Home Value
$238,900
Median Age
40.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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