How far is Haynes, IL from Rochester, IL?
The driving distance from Haynes, IL to Rochester, IL is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haynes and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haynes and Rochester.
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Start on Borden Road
106 m · 16 sec · Borden Road
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Turn right
89 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 36
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old Route 36
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Continue on Elm Street
912 ft · 24 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2328 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
2053 ft · 38 sec · Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
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Take the ramp right
2053 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
1709 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
63 m · 6 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1203 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Haynes and Rochester.
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.
Buffalo Mechanicsburg Road
Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Haynes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haynes to Rochester?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Haynes and 12.1 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Haynes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Riverton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haynes and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 14.27 mi (22.97 km).
#1 Haynes
Haynes is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8494900, -89.2964800 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 39.7494900, -89.5317600 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-89.531771, 39.749654)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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