Origin
Arthur, IL
Morning in Arthur on Tuesday
Local time
11:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arthur, IL to Rockford, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
211.7 mi
341 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
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6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arthur, IL
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Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arthur, IL to Rockford, IL covers 211.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 51, I 74, County Road 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.9 miles on US 51. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.8 miles from Arthur, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 10m highway drive covering 211.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 51 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.9 miles on US 51.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 119.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and I 74. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near US 36 / United States Route 36.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 36 / United States Route 36): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.9 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 36 / United States Route 36
At end of road, turn right onto US 36 / United States Route 36
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
81.9 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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US 51
Take the exit onto US 51 toward I 39 North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 164
Toward I 39 North: Rockford
5
201.8 mi into trip
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~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
5
207.6 mi into trip
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~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 119.9 mi | 2h 8m |
| I 74 | 43.8 mi | 46m |
| County Road 6 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| North County Road 000 East | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| County Road 300 E | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| County Road 00 East | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 119.9 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arthur, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on South Vine Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Vine Street
2
Continue on North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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North County Road 000 East
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 36
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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United States Route 36
4
Continue on US 36
522 ft
·
14 sec
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County Road 950 North
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
6
Continue on North County Road 50 East
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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North County Road 50 East
7
Continue on County Highway 14
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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County Highway 14
8
Continue on North County Road 50E
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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North County Road 50E
9
Continue on CR 17
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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County Road 00 East
10
Continue on CR 17
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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County Line Street
11
Continue on CR 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Johnson Street
12
Continue on CR 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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County Road 17
13
Turn left onto CR 6
9.2 mi
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12 min
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County Road 6
14
Continue on CR 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
15
Continue on CR 6
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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County Road 200 East
16
Continue on CR 6
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Main Street
17
Turn right onto IL 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1600 N
18
Turn left onto IL 47
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 300 E
19
Continue on IL 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Division Street
20
Turn right onto US 150; IL 47
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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East Oak Street
21
Turn left onto IL 47
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lombard Street
22
Continue on IL 47
483 ft
·
12 sec
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County Road 400 East
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
24
Merge onto I 74
44 mi
·
46 min
·
I 74
25
Continue on I 55; US 51
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
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I 55; US 51
26
Take the exit onto US 51
120 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
US 51
Exit 164
Toward I 39 North: Rockford
Use the slight right lane.
27
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
28
Merge onto US 20
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
30
Keep slight right at fork
281 ft
·
6 sec
31
Turn straight onto IL 2
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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South Main Street
32
Turn right onto West State Street
148 ft
·
4 sec
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West State Street
33
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.8 miles from Arthur, IL, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockford, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arthur, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arthur, IL
This is one driving day of about 211.7 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arthur, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 51 for about 119.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.8 mi from Arthur, IL · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.8 miles from Arthur, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 51 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.9 miles.
Arriving in Rockford, IL
The final approach into Rockford, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rockford, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.10 one way
$66.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.34 | $72.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.74 | $81.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.74 | $93.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
| Efficient EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.7 | 1 | $29.64 | $13.55 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rockford, IL
Morning in Rockford on Tuesday
Local time
11:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 15 mph
49% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arthur, IL to Rockford, IL covers 211.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 51, I 74, County Road 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.8 miles from Arthur, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 36 / United States Route 36): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.9 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arthur, IL to Rockford, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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