How far is Rockford, IL from Burton, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Burton, IL is about 267.8 miles (431 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Burton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Burton.
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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
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 59 min
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto West Calhoun Street
929 ft · 27 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Continue on North Johnson Street
121 m · 11 sec · North Johnson Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on Macomb Street
2971 ft · 50 sec · Macomb Street
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Continue on East North Street
1 km · 56 sec · East North Street
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Continue on East Campbell Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Campbell Street
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
51.4 mi · 59 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Quincy
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 104: Quincy
117 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 63rd Street
1 km · 3 min · North 63rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · State Street
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Continue on County Road 5
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 5
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Continue on Main Street
642 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1003rd Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Burton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
51.4 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Rockford and Sunny near Burton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Burton?
The road trip is about 267.8 miles (431 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Woodhull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Rockford and 134 miles from Burton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.29 one way or $84.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockford and Sunny near Burton.
Stop Ideas Near Woodhull
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 Woodhull.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Burton. Straight-line distance: 198.29 mi (319.12 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burton
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 862 |
| Coordinates | 39.9047700, -91.2490300 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burton (-91.24903, 39.90477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $4.48 | $42.29 | $84.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $48.09 | $96.18 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $53.40 | $106.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $61.48 | $122.96 |
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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