How far is Rockford, IL from Wilmington, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Wilmington, IL is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Wilmington.
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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
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2318 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
38 mi · 41 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
2953 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft · 56 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
1956 ft · 56 sec · Sullivan Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North River Road
1673 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 44
1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
2781 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Baltimore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Wilmington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
38 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain leaving Rockford and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Maple Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Rockford and 55.4 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Rockford and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Park
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 Maple Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 82.53 mi (132.82 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.3078100, -88.1467200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington (-88.14672, 41.30781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
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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