Buffalo Grove to Rockford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

58.7 miles 94.4 km · straight line
76.2 miles estimated 122.7 km · driving distance
1h 32min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
278° W bearing direction

How far is Buffalo Grove from Rockford?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to Rockford is 58.7 miles (94.4 km) as the crow flies. Rockford is located W of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 76.2 miles, taking about 1h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo Grove and Rockford. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo Grove to Rockford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 32min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 50min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo Grove & Rockford

Quick Facts

Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Rockford
42.27°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 424.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients