Flagstaff to Rockford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1305.3 miles 2100.7 km · straight line
1566.4 miles estimated 2520.8 km · driving distance
31h 31min estimated drive time
$151 - $186 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Rockford?

The distance from Flagstaff to Rockford is 1305.3 miles (2100.7 km) as the crow flies. Rockford is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1566.4 miles, taking about 31h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Rockford in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Rockford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 31min $151 - $186 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 49min $125–$235* Budget
Train ~40h 58min $188–$548* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Rockford

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 435 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients