How far is Genoa, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Genoa, IL to Rockford, IL is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Genoa and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genoa and Rockford.
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Start on West Main Street
1470 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2465 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Genoa Road
11.2 mi · 20 min · Genoa Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, State Street
2076 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
857 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Street
6 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Wyman Street
793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
23 m · 2 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 Genoa and Rockford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Genoa Road
Continue on Genoa Road
11.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Genoa and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Genoa to Rockford?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Genoa and 18 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Genoa and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Belvidere
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 Belvidere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genoa and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.29 km).
#1 Genoa
City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,251 |
| Coordinates | 42.0972500, -88.6928700 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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