How far is Blackhawk, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Blackhawk, IL to Rockford, IL is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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 01h 29m.
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.
Human settlement 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 Blackhawk and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk and Rockford.
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Start on Blackhawk Trail
102 m · 16 sec · Blackhawk Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Army Depot Road
2563 ft · 1 min · Army Depot Road
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Turn sharp left
6.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Continue on West Diagonal Street
639 ft · 21 sec · West Diagonal Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2099 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Woodbine Street
2853 ft · 1 min · East Woodbine Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West North Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 42 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road
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Take the exit slight left toward US 20 Business
5.6 mi · 10 min
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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 Blackhawk 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.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Blackhawk and Mostly Cloudy near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackhawk to Rockford?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Blackhawk and 38.6 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blackhawk and Mostly Cloudy near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Lena
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 Lena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackhawk and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 58.1 mi (93.5 km).
#1 Blackhawk
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 9,587 |
| Coordinates | 42.1875200, -90.2240200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
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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