How far is Martinsville, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Martinsville, IL to Rockford, IL is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.5 miles (342 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Flight Distance
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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 04h 17m.
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.
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsville and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville and Rockford.
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Start on Cereus Lane
141 m · 22 sec · Cereus Lane
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Turn right onto North York Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North York Street
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Continue on North Cleone Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleone Road
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Turn left
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 130
1542 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Haughton Highway
530 ft · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on County Road 1825 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2688 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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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 Martinsville 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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Martinsville 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 Martinsville to Rockford?
The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Martinsville and 122.3 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.5 miles (342 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 212.5 mi (341.98 km).
#1 Martinsville
Township in Clark County, Illinois
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 39.3355900, -87.8819800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.58 | $85.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
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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