How far is Rockdale, IL from Homer Glen, IL?
The driving distance from Rockdale, IL to Homer Glen, IL is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockdale and Homer Glen.
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Start on Midland Avenue
97 m · 11 sec · Midland Avenue
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Turn right onto Meadow Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Meadow Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 North Toll: Rockford
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
1170 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West 159th Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · West 159th Street
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Continue on West 159th Street
642 ft · 19 sec · West 159th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 159th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockdale and Homer Glen.
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 East
Merge slight left
7.29 mi · 00h 10m
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 Rockdale and Mostly Sunny near Homer Glen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockdale to Homer Glen?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Rockdale and 9.3 miles from Homer Glen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockdale and Mostly Sunny near Homer Glen.
Stop Ideas Near New Lenox
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 New Lenox.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockdale and Homer Glen. Straight-line distance: 11.19 mi (18.01 km).
#1 Rockdale
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061400, -88.1145000 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer Glen
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 24,281 |
| Coordinates | 41.6000300, -87.9381100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 159th Street (-87.938105, 41.599898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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