How far is Rockford, IL from Cerro Gordo, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL is about 184.5 miles (297 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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 47m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Cerro Gordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Cerro Gordo.
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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
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Le Roy
1779 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto St Leroy Spur
707 ft · 20 sec · St Leroy Spur
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Turn left onto East Bicentennial Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Bicentennial Drive
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on LeRoy Road
4 mi · 10 min · LeRoy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parnell Road
529 ft · 17 sec · Parnell Road
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Turn right onto Fullerton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fullerton Road
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Continue on North County Road 2100 East
13.7 mi · 24 min · North County Road 2100 East
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Turn left onto East 1500 North Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1500 North Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8.3 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Carter Street
583 ft · 17 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
989 ft · 22 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
142 m · 26 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
51 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Cerro Gordo.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Cerro Gordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Cerro Gordo?
The road trip is about 184.5 miles (297 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Wenona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Rockford and 92.2 miles from Cerro Gordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Cerro Gordo.
Stop Ideas Near Wenona
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 Wenona.
Pontiac station
Princeton
Dwight station
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Cerro Gordo. Straight-line distance: 165.58 mi (266.47 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cerro Gordo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 39.8905900, -88.7281300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cerro Gordo (-88.72813, 39.89059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.55 | $49.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
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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