How far is Bement, IL from Rockford, IL?

The driving distance from Bement, IL to Rockford, IL is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.17 mi
03h 11m
Flight
164.57 mi
264.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.57 mi
Kilometers
264.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.17 mi
Kilometers
314.09 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Bement
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bement
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bement
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
Wenona
IL

City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States

From Bement
94.1 mi
01h 35m
To Rockford
101.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Macon Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Macon Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    1085 ft · 22 sec · West Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    1236 ft · 25 sec · West Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Center Street

    3239 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Brige Street

    569 ft · 11 sec · West Brige Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 51 sec · West Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1700 North Road

    1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Deland Monticello Road

    3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway 5

    3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North 525 East Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Highway Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2300 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 550 East Road

    1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 525 East Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway 5

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 5

  18. 18

    Continue on Royal Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1576 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Clinton Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 74 West: Bloomington

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 33 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford

    119.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  25. 25

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

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

  27. 27

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

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West State Street

    45 m · 4 sec · West State Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bement 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
120 mi · 61%
I 74 West
32.2 mi · 16%
Macon Street
6.1 mi · 3%
North 525 East Road
4.73 mi · 2%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.67 mi · 2%
County Highway 5
3.8 mi · 2%
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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wenona
01h 35m from Bement
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bement and Sunny near Rockford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Wenona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Bement and 101.1 miles from Rockford.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bement and Sunny near Rockford.

Stop Ideas Near Wenona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wenona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

40 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Princeton

51 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Dwight station

52 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Mendota station

56 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bement and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 164.57 mi (264.85 km).

Bement

#1 Bement

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,661
Coordinates39.9219800, -88.5720100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-88.572131, 39.921954)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.61
Premium $4.65 $32.07 $64.13
Diesel $5.30 $36.54 $73.09

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 Bement and Rockford. The current time is 23:40:11.

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.