How far is McCullom Lake, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from McCullom Lake, IL to Rockford, IL is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 McHenry County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCullom Lake and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCullom Lake and Rockford.
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Start on Parkview Drive
4 m · 7 sec · Parkview Drive
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Turn left onto Eastwood Drive
717 ft · 33 sec · Eastwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Orchard Drive
856 ft · 43 sec · West Orchard Drive
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Turn left onto Spring Road
1085 ft · 50 sec · Spring Road
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Turn right onto West Flanders Road
2267 ft · 2 min · West Flanders Road
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Turn left onto Ringwood Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ringwood Road
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on State Route 120
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120
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Turn left onto Greenwood Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Continue on McHenry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · McHenry Avenue
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Continue on North Madison Street
609 ft · 16 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1120 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Throop Street
924 ft · 29 sec · North Throop Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Turn left onto State Route 23
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Route 23
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Turn right onto West Grant Highway
5 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · 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 McCullom Lake 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.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McCullom Lake 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 McCullom Lake to Rockford?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from McCullom Lake and 23 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.83 one way or $15.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McCullom Lake and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCullom Lake and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 41.49 mi (66.77 km).
#1 McCullom Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 996 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683500, -88.2925900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
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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