How far is Rockford, IL from Hartland, WI?

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Hartland, WI is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
85 mi
02h 00m
Flight
69.12 mi
111.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85 mi
Kilometers
136.79 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartland
Tue, Aug 25, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Tue, Aug 25, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-08-24T23:36
Arrive Hartland
Tue, Aug 25, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Delavan
WI

City in United States of America

From Rockford
42.5 mi
01h 00m
To Hartland
42.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    2549 ft · 1 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1759 ft · 41 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    16.4 mi · 25 min · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Willow Brook Road

    1533 ft · 46 sec · Willow Brook Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Line Road

    1906 ft · 36 sec · State Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway P

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway P

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Gateway Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 81

    1190 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 81

  10. 10

    Continue on Millington Road

    2948 ft · 1 min · Millington Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road

    62 m · 4 sec · East Hart Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road

    121 m · 7 sec · East Hart Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2447 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 83: Mukwonago

    1348 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Rochester Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Rochester Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83

    30 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83

    31 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83

    39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83

    2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83

    41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83

    1568 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83

  26. 26

    Continue on South Wales Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wales Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Wales Road

    32 m · 6 sec · North Wales Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road

    1974 ft · 1 min · North Wales Road

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 83

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 83

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Capitol Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Capitol Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on West Capitol Drive

    73 m · 7 sec · West Capitol Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on East Capitol Drive

    1459 ft · 29 sec · East Capitol Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
1 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Hart Road
41.6 mi · 49%
North 2nd Street
16.4 mi · 19%
State Highway 83
14.6 mi · 17%
Gateway Boulevard
2.79 mi · 3%
South Rochester Street
2.42 mi · 3%
South Wales Road
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Hart Road

Merge slight left

41 mi · 00h 44m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delavan
01h 00m from Rockford
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Hartland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Delavan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Rockford and 42.5 miles from Hartland.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Hartland.

Stop Ideas Near Delavan

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

30 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

49 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

61 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Hartland. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.24 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Hartland

Village in Wisconsin, United States

Population9,338
Coordinates43.1050100, -88.3420400
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Hartland (-88.34204, 43.10501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 · Aug 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Hartland. The current time is 23:36:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.