How far is it from Compton, IL, to Leaf River, IL, ?

The distance between Compton, IL, and Leaf River, IL, is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Compton, IL, to Leaf River, IL, ?

The drive from Compton, IL, to Leaf River, IL, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Compton, IL, to Leaf River, IL, ?

The fastest route from Compton, IL, to Leaf River, IL, covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Leaf River, IL from Compton, IL?

Leaf River, IL lies roughly to the north-west of Compton, IL.

Which roads does the route from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL follow?

The drive from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL mainly follows IL 251.

Which towns do you pass between Compton, IL and Leaf River, IL?

Towns on the route from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL include Rochelle, Davis Junction, Stillman Valley, Oregon.

Are there charging stations between Compton, IL and Leaf River, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 1181 (350 kW); Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Eleventh Street Plaza Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

Compton, IL Leaf River, IL

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL takes about 1 h 15 min via IL 251. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Stillman Valley, IL, Oregon, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 47 mi

1 Depart 94 yd
2 Turn right onto 4th Street 63 yd
3 Turn left onto West Chestnut Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right 29 mi
5 Turn left 10 mi
6 Turn slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn left onto West Blackhawk Drive 2 mi
8 Turn right 7 mi

9 Turn left onto North Main Street 1 mi
10 Arrive onto North Main Street

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The return trip from Leaf River, IL to Compton, IL covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

9 chargers

Pilot Travel Center 1181CCS · 1201 West IL Route 38, Rochelle, IL, 61068350 kW
Casey's General Store - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 330 S 7th Street, Rochelle, IL, 61068250 kW
Eleventh Street Plaza Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3168 11th St, Rockford, IL, 61109250 kW
Dairy Queen Grill & ChillCCS · 1601 Sandy Hollow Rd, Rockford, IL, 61109150 kW
GPM INVESTMENTS 5222 DC3CCS · 3302 11th St, Rockford, IL, 61109150 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Leaf River, IL → Winnebago, IL19 mi · 35 min Leaf River, IL → Timberlane, IL39 mi · 1 h Leaf River, IL → Caledonia, IL41 mi · 55 min Leaf River, IL → Adeline, IL6 mi · 15 min Leaf River, IL → Mount Morris, IL7 mi · 15 min Leaf River, IL → Byron, IL8 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Leaf River, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Compton, IL, {fromState} and Leaf River, IL, {toState} is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Leaf River, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Leaf River, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Leaf River, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Compton, IL, {fromState} to Leaf River, IL, {toState} covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Leaf River, IL from Compton, IL?: Leaf River, IL lies roughly to the north-west of Compton, IL.
Which roads does the route from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL follow?: The drive from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL mainly follows IL 251.
Which towns do you pass between Compton, IL and Leaf River, IL?: Towns on the route from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL include Rochelle, Davis Junction, Stillman Valley, Oregon.
Are there charging stations between Compton, IL and Leaf River, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Compton, IL to Leaf River, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 1181 (350 kW); Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Eleventh Street Plaza Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

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