How far is Aviston, IL from Rockford, IL?

The driving distance from Aviston, IL to Rockford, IL is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.22 mi
04h 39m
Flight
254.62 mi
409.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.62 mi
Kilometers
409.77 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.22 mi
Kilometers
475.11 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Aviston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aviston
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aviston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Aviston
147.3 mi
02h 19m
To Rockford
147.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aviston and Rockford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aviston and Rockford.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    32 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1995 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison Street

    704 ft · 14 sec · Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Hwy 50

    644 ft · 17 sec · Old US Hwy 50

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Russland Road

    1288 ft · 41 sec · Russland Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · North Madison Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

    119.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West State Street

    45 m · 4 sec · West State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aviston and Rockford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
120 mi · 41%
North Madison Street
116 mi · 39%
I 55 North
36.9 mi · 13%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
South Main Street
3.66 mi · 1%
US 20 West
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

120 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
254.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 19m from Aviston
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aviston and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aviston to Rockford?

The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Aviston and 147.9 miles from Rockford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.29 one way or $78.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aviston and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aviston and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 254.62 mi (409.77 km).

Aviston

#1 Aviston

Village in United States of America

Population2,156
Coordinates38.6067200, -89.6075900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-89.607591, 38.60663)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.43 L · about $39.29
Round trip
$78.59
20.84 gal · 78.86 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.29 $78.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.32 $88.63
Premium $4.65 $48.49 $96.99
Diesel $5.30 $55.27 $110.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aviston and Rockford. The current time is 03:14:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.