How far is De Soto, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from De Soto, IL to Rockford, IL is about 361.7 miles (582.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Soto and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Soto and Rockford.
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Start on United States Highway 51
13.7 mi · 21 min · United States Highway 51
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Turn left onto West Poplar Street
1950 ft · 35 sec · West Poplar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hickory Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Hickory Street
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Continue on Front Street
21.7 mi · 32 min · Front Street
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
46 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left
2405 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Turn left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur
2582 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Decatur
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Business Route 51
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on South Main Street
769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Franklin Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on North Water Street
27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
119.9 mi · 2 hr 9 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 De Soto and Rockford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Soto to Rockford?
The road trip is about 361.7 miles (582.1 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Maroa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.7 miles from De Soto and 195 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.12 one way or $96.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Soto and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Maroa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clinton City Hall
Warrensburg Village Hall
City of Decatur
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maroa.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Soto and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 307.8 mi (495.35 km).
#1 De Soto
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,503 |
| Coordinates | 37.8175500, -89.2278600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $48.12 | $96.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.27 | $108.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.39 | $118.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.68 | $135.36 |
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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