How far is New Lenox, IL from Rockdale, IL?
The driving distance from New Lenox, IL to Rockdale, IL is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lenox and Rockdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox and Rockdale.
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Start on the route
66 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto East Haven Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · East Haven Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cedar Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Cedar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road
611 ft · 23 sec · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto West Maple Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
2789 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Avenue, Center Street
906 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Meadow Avenue
2635 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Meadow Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
97 m · 9 sec · Midland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lenox and Rockdale.
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.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
5.02 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Lenox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Lenox to Rockdale?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Ingalls Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from New Lenox and 4.3 miles from Rockdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Lenox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockdale.
Stop Ideas Near Ingalls Park
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 Ingalls Park.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lenox and Rockdale. Straight-line distance: 7.71 mi (12.41 km).
#1 New Lenox
Village in Illinois
| Population | 27,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.5119800, -87.9656100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockdale
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061400, -88.1145000 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockdale (-88.1145, 41.50614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.67 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
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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