How far is Rockford, IL from Atwood, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Atwood, IL is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Atwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Atwood.
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Start on West State Street
546 ft · 23 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1519 ft · 37 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
84 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
118.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
38.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Mahomet
1750 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Lombard Street
2121 ft · 1 min · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 52 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Continue on County Road 300 E
4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Turn right onto County Road 1600 N
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 1600 N
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
588 ft · 14 sec · County Road 200 East
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 6
9.2 mi · 13 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto County Road 17
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 17
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Continue on Johnson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Continue on County Line Street
2247 ft · 45 sec · County Line Street
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Continue on County Road 00 East
4 mi · 7 min · County Road 00 East
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Continue on County Road 50 East
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 50 East
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Continue on County Highway 14
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on North County Road 50 East
2035 ft · 41 sec · North County Road 50 East
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Continue on North Main Street
147 m · 10 sec · 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 Rockford and Atwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Merge slight right
118 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockford and Partly Sunny near Atwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Atwood?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Rockford and 102 miles from Atwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rockford and Partly Sunny near Atwood.
Stop Ideas Near Minonk
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 Minonk.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 173.92 mi (279.89 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atwood
City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.7994800, -88.4622800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwood (-88.46228, 39.79948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
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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