How far is Romeoville, IL from Rockdale, IL?
The driving distance from Romeoville, IL to Rockdale, IL is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Will County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Romeoville and Rockdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romeoville and Rockdale.
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Start on Kingston Drive
13 m · 5 sec · Kingston Drive
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Turn right onto Belmont Drive
2524 ft · 1 min · Belmont Drive
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Turn right onto Independence Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Street
3 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Theodore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Theodore Street
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Turn left onto North Raynor Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Raynor Avenue
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1857 ft · 52 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Wheeler Avenue
1859 ft · 53 sec · Wheeler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meadow Avenue
2636 ft · 1 min · Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
97 m · 9 sec · Midland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Midland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Romeoville and Rockdale.
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.
Independence Boulevard
Turn right onto Independence Boulevard
3.73 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Romeoville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Romeoville to Rockdale?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Romeoville and 5.8 miles from Rockdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Romeoville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockdale.
Stop Ideas Near Crest Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Romeoville and Rockdale. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.86 km).
#1 Romeoville
Town
| Population | 39,770 |
| Coordinates | 41.6475300, -88.0895100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockdale
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061400, -88.1145000 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockdale (-88.1145, 41.50614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.67 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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