How far is Rockford, IL from Tremont, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Tremont, IL is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in LaSalle Co.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Tremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Tremont.
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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
104.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
2387 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1897 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 1000 North
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 1000 North
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Continue on East Center Street
2041 ft · 40 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Peoria
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 9: Pekin, Bloomington
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Tremont.
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
104 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockford and Mostly Cloudy near Tremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Tremont?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Oglesby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Rockford and 76.3 miles from Tremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rockford and Mostly Cloudy near Tremont.
Stop Ideas Near Oglesby
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 Oglesby.
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Princeton
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Tremont. Straight-line distance: 122.23 mi (196.71 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tremont
City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 2,114 |
| Coordinates | 40.5275400, -89.4926000 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont (-89.4926, 40.52754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.33 | $40.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
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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