How far is Roscoe, IL from Harlem, IL?
The driving distance from Roscoe, IL to Harlem, IL is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 the U.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roscoe and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe and Harlem.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
879 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Lane Road
1634 ft · 40 sec · West Lane Road
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Turn right onto North Alpine Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Alpine Road
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Turn left onto Harlem Road
2966 ft · 1 min · Harlem Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harlem Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscoe and Harlem.
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.
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
3.55 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Roscoe and Rain Showers near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roscoe to Harlem?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Machesney Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Roscoe and 2.4 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Roscoe and Rain Showers near Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near Machesney 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 Machesney Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roscoe and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.15 km).
#2 Harlem
Township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,114 |
| Coordinates | 42.3403000, -89.0178800 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills Road (-89.017742, 42.340272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $0.93 | $1.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
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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