How far is Rock Falls, IL from Franklin Corners, IL?
The driving distance from Rock Falls, IL to Franklin Corners, IL is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Falls and Franklin Corners.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Falls and Franklin Corners.
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Start on Dixon Avenue
58 m · 8 sec · Dixon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
126 m · 11 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Locust Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hickory Hills Road
39 m · 2 sec · Hickory Hills Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hickory Hills Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Hickory Hills Road
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Continue on Pilgrim Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pilgrim Road
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Continue on Pilgrim Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pilgrim Road
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Continue on East Grove Street
2666 ft · 1 min · East Grove Street
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Continue on Pilgrim Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Pilgrim Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lyndon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lyndon Road
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Turn left onto Covell Road
70 m · 10 sec · Covell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Covell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Falls and Franklin Corners.
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.
Hickory Hills Road
Exit the roundabout onto Hickory Hills Road
5.76 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Falls and Mostly Sunny near Franklin Corners.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Falls to Franklin Corners?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Coleta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Rock Falls and 9.6 miles from Franklin Corners.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Falls and Mostly Sunny near Franklin Corners.
Stop Ideas Near Coleta
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 Coleta.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Rock Island, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Falls and Franklin Corners. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.87 km).
#1 Rock Falls
City in Illinois
| Population | 8,648 |
| Coordinates | 41.7797500, -89.6890000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Corners
Franklin Corners is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9169700, -89.9106700 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Corners (-89.91067, 41.91697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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