How far is Rockford, IL from Flagg, IL?

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Flagg, IL is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.56 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.04 mi
41.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.56 mi
Kilometers
49.18 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flagg
Thu, May 7, 10:29 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Thu, May 7, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-05-07T09:37
Arrive Flagg
Thu, May 7, 10:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Davis Junction
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Rockford
15.3 mi
00h 26m
To Flagg
15.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    23 m · 6 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wyman Street

    732 ft · 26 sec · South Wyman Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    727 ft · 12 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1859 ft · 40 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kishwaukee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Kishwaukee Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 15th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 15th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    13.3 mi · 22 min · 11th Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    122 m · 11 sec · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Grange Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Titus Road

    19 m · 3 sec · East Titus Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Titus Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
11th Street
22.9 mi · 75%
Lincoln Avenue
3.97 mi · 13%
South Grange Road
1.08 mi · 4%
Kishwaukee Street
1.03 mi · 3%
15th Avenue
0.75 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

11th Street

Turn right onto 11th Street

13.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis Junction
00h 26m from Rockford
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockford and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flagg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Davis Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Rockford and 15.3 miles from Flagg.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Rockford and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flagg.

Stop Ideas Near Davis Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Davis Junction, 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 Davis Junction.

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

21 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Mendota station

61 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

67 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Flagg. Straight-line distance: 26.04 mi (41.91 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Flagg

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population12,745
Coordinates41.8958600, -89.1409300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Flagg (-89.14093, 41.89586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Flagg. The current time is 09:37:20.

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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.