How far is Rockford, IL from Rushville, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Rushville, IL is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Rushville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Rushville.
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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
21 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 59 min
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto East Calhoun Street
629 ft · 18 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Take the exit slight right
982 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East 1500th Street
24.3 mi · 34 min · East 1500th Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
3267 ft · 1 min · West Clinton Street
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Turn left onto South Congress Street
1400 ft · 26 sec · South Congress Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
37 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Rushville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 34 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Sunny near Rushville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Rushville?
The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Green Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Rockford and 114.1 miles from Rushville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Sunny near Rushville.
Stop Ideas Near Green Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Rushville. Straight-line distance: 167.03 mi (268.81 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rushville
Township in Schuyler County, Illinois
| Population | 2,822 |
| Coordinates | 40.1211600, -90.5631800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rushville (-90.56318, 40.12116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.36 | $60.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.24 | $68.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.46 | $74.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.70 | $85.39 |
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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