How far is Hainesville, IL from Rockford, IL?

The driving distance from Hainesville, IL to Rockford, IL is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.61 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.68 mi
84.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.68 mi
Kilometers
84.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.61 mi
Kilometers
102.37 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM CDT
Return by in Hainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hainesville
2026-04-19T14:14
Arrive Rockford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hainesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Harvard
IL

Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

From Hainesville
33.4 mi
00h 43m
To Rockford
30.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hainesville and Rockford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hainesville and Rockford.

  1. 1

    Start on West Belvidere Road

    28 m · 2 sec · West Belvidere Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    670 ft · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    2765 ft · 59 sec · Railroad Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Round Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Round Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Long Lake Road

    1709 ft · 36 sec · Long Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Big Hollow Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Big Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kenosha Street

    17.3 mi · 25 min · Kenosha Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    2662 ft · 49 sec · North Division Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Brink Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Brink Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 173

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lane Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lane Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    7.5 mi · 12 min · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    2128 ft · 45 sec · East Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Wyman Street

    793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West State Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hainesville and Rockford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kenosha Street
17.3 mi · 27%
West Brink Street
12.4 mi · 19%
North 2nd Street
7.53 mi · 12%
State Route 173
5.55 mi · 9%
West Lane Road
4.93 mi · 8%
West Big Hollow Road
4.85 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Kenosha Street

Turn left onto Kenosha Street

17.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 43m from Hainesville
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hainesville 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 Hainesville to Rockford?

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Hainesville and 30.2 miles from Rockford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hainesville and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harvard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvard.

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

35 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Sturtevant station

67 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hainesville and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 52.68 mi (84.78 km).

Hainesville

#1 Hainesville

United States

Population3,551
Coordinates42.3450200, -88.0678600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: West Belvidere Road (-88.067863, 42.345005)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hainesville and Rockford. The current time is 14:14:55.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.