How far is Rockford, IL from Kingston, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Kingston, IL is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Kingston.
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Start on West State Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Alpine Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Alpine Road
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Continue on South Alpine Road
109 m · 14 sec · South Alpine Road
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Turn right
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Charles Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Charles Street
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Turn right onto South Mall Drive
118 m · 19 sec · South Mall Drive
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1909 ft · 37 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Mill Road
929 ft · 26 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto State Street
802 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
109 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Genoa Street
2482 ft · 50 sec · Genoa Street
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Continue on Genoa Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Genoa Road
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Continue on Cherry Valley Road
12.2 mi · 21 min · Cherry Valley Road
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Turn right onto Five Points Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Five Points Road
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Continue on Main Street
1034 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Kingston.
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.
Cherry Valley Road
Continue on Cherry Valley Road
12.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockford and Mostly Cloudy near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Kingston?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Cherry Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Rockford and 12 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rockford and Mostly Cloudy near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 20.84 mi (33.54 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Kingston is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0997500, -88.7589800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-88.75898, 42.09975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 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 | $4.61 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
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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