How far is Kingston, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Kingston, IL to Rockford, IL is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Rockford.
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Start on Main Street
1034 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Five Points Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Five Points Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Valley Road
12.2 mi · 21 min · Cherry Valley Road
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Continue on Genoa Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Genoa Road
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Continue on Genoa Street
2482 ft · 50 sec · Genoa Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street
109 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto State Street
653 ft · 13 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1008 ft · 27 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2138 ft · 43 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto South Perryville Road
859 ft · 25 sec · South Perryville Road
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Turn left onto Charles Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Charles Street
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Turn right onto South Alpine Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Alpine Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.7 mi · 4 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 Kingston 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.
Cherry Valley Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Valley Road
12.2 mi · 00h 21m
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 Cloudy leaving Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Rockford?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Cherry Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Kingston and 19.4 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Valley
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 Cherry Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 20.84 mi (33.54 km).
#1 Kingston
Kingston is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0997500, -88.7589800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.61 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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