How far is Rockford, IL from Spring Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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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Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Spring Valley.
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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 right onto West Clinton Street
16 mi · 24 min · West Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Quincy Road
1266 ft · 21 sec · Quincy Road
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Continue on County Road 1080 N
8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N
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Continue on East Outerbelt Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Outerbelt Drive
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Turn left onto East 2950th Street
4.4 mi · 11 min · East 2950th Street
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Continue on North 1400th Avenue
2277 ft · 1 min · North 1400th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North 1400th Avenue
1141 ft · 31 sec · North 1400th Avenue
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Continue on East 3000th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 3000th Street
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Turn right onto North 1200th Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North 1200th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2873rd Lane
2.4 mi · 6 min · East 2873rd Lane
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Turn right onto North 950th Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · North 950th Avenue
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Continue on East 2753rd Lane
550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2753rd Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Spring Valley.
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.
Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Woodhull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Rockford and 132.6 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 5:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Woodhull
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 Woodhull.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 191.16 mi (307.65 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Valley
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8967100, -90.9787500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-90.97875, 39.89671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.26 | $70.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.77 | $79.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.51 | $87.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
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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