How far is Rochester, IL from Chatham, IL?
The driving distance from Rochester, IL to Chatham, IL is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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 20m.
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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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Chatham.
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Start on East Main Street
1203 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
21 m · 2 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Illinois Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Illinois Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 72 West
1243 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Springfield, Chatham
2551 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
81 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Veterans Parkway
1173 ft · 23 sec · South Veterans Parkway
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Continue on South Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Continue on North Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Chatham.
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 55 South
Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Rochester and Sunny near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Chatham?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Rochester and 8.7 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester and Sunny near Chatham.
Stop Ideas Near Southern View
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 Southern View.
Springfield station
Lincoln
Carlinville
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 10.49 mi (16.88 km).
#1 Rochester
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 39.7494900, -89.5317600 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatham
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 13,159 |
| Coordinates | 39.6761600, -89.7045400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-89.704566, 39.67616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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