Morton to Ottawa, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60 miles 96.5 km · straight line
78 miles estimated 125.5 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Morton from Ottawa, Illinois?

The distance from Morton to Ottawa, Illinois is 60 miles (96.5 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Illinois is located NNE of Morton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Morton and Ottawa, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Morton to Ottawa, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Morton & Ottawa, Illinois

Quick Facts

Morton
40.61°N, 89.46°W
America/Chicago
218m elevation
Ottawa, Illinois
41.35°N, 88.84°W
America/Chicago
147m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 415.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients