How far is Rockford, IL from Danvers, IL?

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Danvers, IL is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.27 mi
02h 42m
Flight
120.42 mi
193.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.42 mi
Kilometers
193.79 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.27 mi
Kilometers
222.52 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danvers
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Danvers
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockford
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Salle
IL

City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

From Rockford
69.2 mi
01h 21m
To Danvers
69.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Danvers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Danvers.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    546 ft · 23 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1519 ft · 37 sec · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    84 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150: Rivian Motorway

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rivian Motorway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rivian Motorway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Yuton Road

    138 m · 14 sec · Yuton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East 1700 North Road

    5.6 mi · 13 min · East 1700 North Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East North Street

    3119 ft · 2 min · East North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North West Street

    92 m · 8 sec · North West Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Danvers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
123 mi · 89%
East 1700 North Road
5.58 mi · 4%
South Main Street
3.91 mi · 3%
I 74 West
2.04 mi · 1%
I 55 South
1.22 mi · 1%
Rivian Motorway
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Salle
01h 21m from Rockford
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Danvers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Danvers?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Rockford and 69.1 miles from Danvers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Danvers.

Stop Ideas Near La Salle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Salle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Salle.

RAIL

Mendota station

24 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

31 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Danvers. Straight-line distance: 120.42 mi (193.79 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Danvers

#2 Danvers

Township in McLean County, Illinois

Population1,093
Coordinates40.5294800, -89.1773100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Danvers (-89.17731, 40.52948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Danvers. The current time is 00:10:58.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.