How far is Cazenovia, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Cazenovia, IL to Rockford, IL is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cazenovia and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cazenovia and Rockford.
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Start on Main Street
158 m · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Route 89
5 mi · 9 min · State Route 89
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Continue on West Parkside Drive
1950 ft · 39 sec · West Parkside Drive
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2760 ft · 55 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on East State Street
5.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Continue on 2160 E Rd
3 mi · 5 min · 2160 E Rd
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Turn right onto 700 North Road
9.2 mi · 14 min · 700 North Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
83.5 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Cazenovia and Rockford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
700 North Road
Merge slight left
83.5 mi · 01h 29m
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 Cazenovia and Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cazenovia to Rockford?
The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Cazenovia and 58.8 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cazenovia and Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cazenovia and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 98.93 mi (159.22 km).
#1 Cazenovia
Township in Woodford County, Illinois
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.8503100, -89.3320300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
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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