How far is Rockford, IL from Hillcrest, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Hillcrest, IL is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Hillcrest.
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Start on West State Street
23 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Wyman Street
732 ft · 26 sec · South Wyman Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
727 ft · 12 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1859 ft · 40 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Kishwaukee Street
1 mi · 2 min · Kishwaukee Street
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Turn left onto 15th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 15th Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
13.3 mi · 22 min · 11th Street
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Hillcrest.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockford and Areas Of Frost near Hillcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Hillcrest?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Davis Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Rockford and 11.7 miles from Hillcrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Rockford and Areas Of Frost near Hillcrest.
Stop Ideas Near Davis Junction
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Hillcrest. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.66 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillcrest
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 41.9511400, -89.0645400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillcrest (-89.06454, 41.95114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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