How far is Rockford, IL from York, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to York, IL is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and York.
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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
118.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
80.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
1245 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on IL Route 1
1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1
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Turn right onto West Elliot Street
156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Way
666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North York Street
621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North York Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and York.
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
118 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockford and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to York?
The road trip is about 285.3 miles (459.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Rockford and 143 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.98 one way or $93.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockford and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.
Stop Ideas Near Downs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and York. Straight-line distance: 227.3 mi (365.81 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York
Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 853 |
| Coordinates | 39.1714300, -87.6391900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $46.98 | $93.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $53.29 | $106.58 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $58.78 | $117.56 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $66.17 | $132.34 |
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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