How far is Abingdon, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Abingdon, IL to Rockford, IL is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abingdon and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon and Rockford.
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Start on West Pearl Street
25 m · 9 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn left onto North Monroe Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · North Monroe Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1528 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.9 mi · 35 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
78.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2271 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
45 m · 4 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abingdon and Rockford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 88 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
78.8 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Abingdon and Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abingdon to Rockford?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Abingdon and 82.3 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abingdon and Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abingdon and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 121.83 mi (196.07 km).
#1 Abingdon
City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,008 |
| Coordinates | 40.8044800, -90.4018000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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