How far is Hartland, WI from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Hartland, WI to Rockford, IL is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartland and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland and Rockford.
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Start on East Capitol Drive
1699 ft · 38 sec · East Capitol Drive
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Continue on West Capitol Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · West Capitol Drive
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
6.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on North Wales Road
2004 ft · 1 min · North Wales Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Wales Road
41 m · 8 sec · North Wales Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
1573 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
43 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
21 m · 4 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on North Rochester Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Rochester Street
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Take the ramp right
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Riverside Boulevard
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto East Riverside Boulevard
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Riverside Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2128 ft · 45 sec · 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 Hartland 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.
North Rochester Street
Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Hartland 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 Hartland to Rockford?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Delavan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Hartland and 43.6 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Hartland and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Delavan
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 Delavan.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartland and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.24 km).
#1 Hartland
Village in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 9,338 |
| Coordinates | 43.1050100, -88.3420400 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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