How far is Rockford, IL from Mazon, IL?

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Mazon, IL is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
113.26 mi
02h 07m
Flight
79.19 mi
127.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.19 mi
Kilometers
127.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.26 mi
Kilometers
182.28 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mazon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Mazon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Meriden
IL

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Rockford
56.6 mi
01h 03m
To Mazon
56.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    546 ft · 23 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1519 ft · 37 sec · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    84 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    2405 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Division Street

    10 mi · 12 min · Division Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Street

    131 m · 8 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Street

    43 m · 6 sec · North Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
64.9 mi · 57%
I 80 East
33.6 mi · 30%
Division Street
10 mi · 9%
South Main Street
3.91 mi · 3%
South Church Street
0.29 mi
IL 47
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
01h 03m from Rockford
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Mazon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Rockford and 56.7 miles from Mazon.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Mazon.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

7 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

41 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

42 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

73 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Mazon. Straight-line distance: 79.19 mi (127.44 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mazon

Village in the United States

Population1,860
Coordinates41.2414200, -88.4195100
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Mazon (-88.41951, 41.24142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Mazon. The current time is 02:16:37.

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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.