How far is Rockford, IL from Lindenhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
67.2 mi
01h 40m
Flight
55.38 mi
89.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.38 mi
Kilometers
89.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.2 mi
Kilometers
108.15 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindenhurst
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-05-12T21:28
Arrive Lindenhurst
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Harvard
IL

Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

From Rockford
33.6 mi
00h 50m
To Lindenhurst
33.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lane Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lane Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 173

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173

  6. 6

    Continue on West Grove Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2662 ft · 49 sec · South Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Diggins Street

    18.8 mi · 27 min · East Diggins Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kenosha Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West IL Route 173

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West IL Route 173

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1909 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sand Lake Road

    79 m · 9 sec · Sand Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Valley Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Briar Lane

    1079 ft · 47 sec · Briar Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Briar Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Diggins Street
18.8 mi · 28%
West Grove Street
12.4 mi · 18%
North 2nd Street
7.31 mi · 11%
West IL Route 173
6.29 mi · 9%
State Route 173
5.55 mi · 8%
West Lane Road
4.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Diggins Street

Turn right onto East Diggins Street

18.8 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 50m from Rockford
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Rockford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lindenhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Rockford and 33.7 miles from Lindenhurst.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Rockford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lindenhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

35 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Sturtevant station

67 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 55.38 mi (89.12 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Lindenhurst

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,117
Coordinates42.4105800, -88.0261900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Lindenhurst (-88.02619, 42.41058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Lindenhurst. The current time is 21:28:02.

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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.