How far is Kewanee, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Kewanee, IL to Rockford, IL is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kewanee and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kewanee and Rockford.
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Start on East 3rd Street
5 m · 8 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
122 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
2506 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto North East Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North East Street
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Turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Railroad Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Railroad Street
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Continue on North Mason Street
1757 ft · 29 sec · North Mason Street
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Continue on County Road 1500 N
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1500 N
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Turn left onto IL 40
1.6 mi · 2 min · IL 40
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Continue on 900 East Street
13.6 mi · 20 min · 900 East Street
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Continue on Hoover Road
11.4 mi · 17 min · Hoover Road
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Take the ramp right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2271 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 23 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 Kewanee and Rockford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Kewanee and Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kewanee to Rockford?
The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Kewanee and 56.9 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kewanee and Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Dixon
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kewanee and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 82.79 mi (133.24 km).
#1 Kewanee
City in Henry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.2455900, -89.9248300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.05 | $34.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.66 | $37.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
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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