How far is Rockford, IL from Pleasant View, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Pleasant View, IL is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Chance Rain
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Pleasant View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Pleasant View.
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Start on West State Street
546 ft · 23 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1519 ft · 37 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
84 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
615 ft · 15 sec · North Galena Road
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Turn right
546 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville
2090 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Pokeberry Road
689 ft · 21 sec · Pokeberry Road
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Continue on Pokeberry Road
2 mi · 8 min · Pokeberry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Pokeberry Road
24 m · 4 sec · Pokeberry Road
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Continue on Pokeberry Road
2640 ft · 2 min · Pokeberry Road
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Turn left onto South B I- 3
1.5 km · 2 min · South B I- 3
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Turn slight right onto Old Route 67
148 m · 13 sec · Old Route 67
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Continue on South B I- 3
1.6 mi · 4 min · South B I- 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South B I- 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Pleasant View.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Merge slight right
59.3 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Pleasant View?
The road trip is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Henry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Rockford and 108.6 miles from Pleasant View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Rockford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant View.
Stop Ideas Near Henry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Lacon City Hall
Lacon City Hall and Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henry.
Princeton
Kewanee
Mendota station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 165.89 mi (266.97 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant View
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 1,371 |
| Coordinates | 40.1031000, -90.4648500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant View (-90.46485, 40.1031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
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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