How far is Bishop, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Bishop, IL to Rockford, IL is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bishop and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop and Rockford.
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Start on the route
20 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto North Bishop Road
107 m · 16 sec · North Bishop Road
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Turn right
690 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Manito Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Manito Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East Manito Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · East Manito Road
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Continue on South Adams Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Adams Street
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Continue on Hwy Boulevard North
2344 ft · 1 min · Hwy Boulevard North
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Continue on Manito Road
12.4 mi · 20 min · Manito Road
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
2 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on South 3rd Avenue
1502 ft · 30 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1705 ft · 41 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Ann Eliza Street
883 ft · 13 sec · Ann Eliza Street
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Continue on McNaughton Bridge
1.8 mi · 2 min · McNaughton Bridge
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Turn right
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1490 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Adams Street
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Take the exit slight left
3039 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2555 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Bishop and Rockford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 39 North
Merge slight left
59.8 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bishop and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bishop to Rockford?
The road trip is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Malden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Bishop and 100.4 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.21 one way or $62.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bishop and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Malden
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 Malden.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 139.06 mi (223.79 km).
#1 Bishop
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 121 |
| Coordinates | 40.3458700, -89.8748300 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $4.67 | $31.21 | $62.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $35.40 | $70.81 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $39.05 | $78.10 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $43.96 | $87.92 |
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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