How far is Round Lake Heights, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake Heights, IL to Rockford, IL is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Heights and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Heights and Rockford.
-
1
Start on Tomahawk Trail
15 m · 4 sec · Tomahawk Trail
-
2
Turn left onto Brentwood Drive
110 m · 18 sec · Brentwood Drive
-
3
Turn right onto West Rollins Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Rollins Road
-
4
Keep slight right
708 ft · 19 sec
-
5
Turn straight onto West Rollins Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · West Rollins Road
-
6
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1131 ft · 37 sec · Grand Avenue
-
7
Turn right
8.3 mi · 10 min
-
8
Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
-
9
Turn left onto Kenosha Street
17.3 mi · 25 min · Kenosha Street
-
10
Turn left onto North Division Street
2662 ft · 49 sec · North Division Street
-
11
Turn right onto West Brink Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Brink Street
-
12
Continue on State Route 173
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173
-
13
Continue on West Lane Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lane Road
-
14
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
7.5 mi · 12 min · North 2nd Street
-
15
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
2128 ft · 45 sec · East Jefferson Street
-
16
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street
-
17
Turn right onto West State Street
23 m · 2 sec · West State Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Lake Heights and Rockford.
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.
Kenosha Street
Turn left onto Kenosha Street
17.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Sunny leaving Round Lake Heights and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Round Lake Heights to Rockford?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Round Lake Heights and 31.7 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Round Lake Heights and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Harvard
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 Harvard.
South Beloit, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Janesville, Wisconsin
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Heights and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 51.11 mi (82.26 km).
#1 Round Lake Heights
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,630 |
| Coordinates | 42.3800200, -88.1042500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.