How far is Riverton, IL from Rochester, IL?
The driving distance from Riverton, IL to Rochester, IL is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Rochester.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
8 m · 3 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1728 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Old Route 36
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Route 36
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Route 36
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Route 36
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Take the ramp right
2109 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3273 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West: Saint Louis, Jacksonville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
1709 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
63 m · 6 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1203 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Rochester.
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.
IL 29 South
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2.7 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Riverton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Rochester?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Riverton and 5.3 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Riverton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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 Grandview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 6.56 mi (10.55 km).
#1 Riverton
Village in Illinois
| Population | 3,430 |
| Coordinates | 39.8442200, -89.5395400 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 39.7494900, -89.5317600 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-89.53176, 39.74949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
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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