How far is Rockford, IL from Toulon, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Toulon, IL is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Toulon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Toulon.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40: Rock Falls, Sterling, Peoria
1736 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto IL-40
11.7 mi · 17 min · IL-40
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Continue on 900 East Street
13.6 mi · 20 min · 900 East Street
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Continue on IL 40
3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 40
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Continue on Pine Street
1 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on 900 East Street
10.1 mi · 15 min · 900 East Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
9.6 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
1414 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
33 m · 5 sec · South Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Toulon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockford and Sunny near Toulon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Toulon?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Rockford and 61.8 miles from Toulon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rockford and Sunny near Toulon.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Toulon. Straight-line distance: 90.56 mi (145.74 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Toulon
Township in Stark County, Illinois
| Population | 1,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.0936500, -89.8648300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Toulon (-89.86483, 41.09365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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