Origin
Prophetstown, IL
Evening in Prophetstown on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prophetstown, IL to Rock Falls, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.3 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prophetstown, IL
Sergei Starostin
Rock Falls, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prophetstown, IL to Rock Falls, IL covers 18.3 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Moline Road, US 30, Bishop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Moline Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Moline Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 78 / West 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Prophetstown, IL to Rock Falls, IL is easy. At 28m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 78 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (West Commercial Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (IL 40 / 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 78 / West 2nd Street
Turn left onto IL 78 / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Commercial Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Commercial Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 40 / 1st Avenue
Turn left onto IL 40 / 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moline Road | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| US 30 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Bishop Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Commercial Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Johnson Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Moline Road
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prophetstown, IL and Rock Falls, IL.
1
Start on IL 78
292 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto IL 78
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street
3
Continue on IL 78
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Johnson Drive
4
Continue on IL 78
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bishop Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto West Commercial Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Commercial Street
6
Continue on Moline Road
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Moline Road
7
Continue on US 30
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 30
8
Turn left onto IL 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue
9
Turn right onto Dixon Avenue
212 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dixon Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Dixon Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Rock Falls, IL
Evening in Rock Falls on Thursday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Prophetstown, IL to Rock Falls, IL covers 18.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Moline Road, US 30, Bishop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Prophetstown, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Prophetstown, IL to Rock Falls, IL is easy. At 28m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 78 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (West Commercial Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (IL 40 / 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Prophetstown, IL to Rock Falls, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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