Origin
Savanna, IL
Late night in Savanna on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savanna, IL to Marcus, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savanna, IL
Hugo Sykes
Marcus, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Savanna, IL to Marcus, IL is 6.3 miles and takes about 11m via Main Street and Marcus Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois. Given the minimal distance and quick drive time, this is a perfect option for a quick local trip or an easy connection between two points. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, so expect a relaxed pace. It’s a straightforward drive with no need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Marcus Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savanna, IL and Marcus, IL.
1
Start on US 52; IL 64; IL 84
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Marcus Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Marcus Road
3
Continue on Marcus Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Marcus Road
4
Arrive at destination
Marcus Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 5.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Marcus Road
Turn sharp left onto Marcus Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.98 one way
$1.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Marcus, IL
Late night in Marcus on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles at all. You'll spend your entire 11 minutes on local roads, primarily Main Street and Marcus Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles on Main Street, giving you a good sense of the local landscape before you make your turns. Be prepared for frequent directional changes rather than long, sweeping highway stretches. This drive is all about navigating community streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 around 5.7 miles in near Marcus Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Savanna, IL to Marcus, IL is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.7 miles (Marcus Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
About the Cities
Starting in Savanna, IL
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Savanna–Sabula Bridge — bridge in Jackson County, Iowa
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.3-mile drive is an absolute breeze for a weekend trip, easily done as a quick same-day round trip in just 11 minutes. You'll barely have time to finish a song!
Family Friendly
Perfect for families, this 6.3-mile route is super short and only takes about 11 minutes, so the kids won't have time to complain. Navigation is a piece of cake with its low complexity score.
Solo Traveler
This 6.3-mile, 11-minute drive is a comfortable solo endeavor, offering a simple and quick way to get from point A to B without any fuss.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
As a first-time driver, this 6.3-mile route is ideal. It's incredibly straightforward with no highway driving and a complexity rating of 1/10, making the 11-minute journey stress-free.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.7 miles (Marcus Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marcus, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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