How far is Long Creek, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Long Creek, IL to Rockford, IL is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Creek and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Creek and Rockford.
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Start on Gustin Avenue
10 m · 7 sec · Gustin Avenue
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Turn left onto South Widener Avenue
585 ft · 29 sec · South Widener Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Water Street
27.5 mi · 37 min · North Water Street
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
119.9 mi · 2 hr 9 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 Long Creek and Rockford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Long Creek and Partly Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Creek to Rockford?
The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wenona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Long Creek and 94.8 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Long Creek and Partly Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Wenona
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 Wenona.
Pontiac station
Princeton
Dwight station
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Creek and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 170.39 mi (274.22 km).
#1 Long Creek
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,262 |
| Coordinates | 39.8119800, -88.8475700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
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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