How far is it from Downs, IL, to Rochester, IL, ?

The distance between Downs, IL, and Rochester, IL, is 74 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, to Rochester, IL, ?

The drive from Downs, IL, to Rochester, IL, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Downs, IL, to Rochester, IL, ?

The fastest route from Downs, IL, to Rochester, IL, covers 74 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Rochester, IL from Downs, IL?

Rochester, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Downs, IL.

Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL follow?

The drive from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL mainly follows I 55 Business.

Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Rochester, IL?

Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL include Bloomington, Atlanta, Lincoln, Athens, Leland Grove.

Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Rochester, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL, including Springfield, IL Rechargery Relay - S Dirksen Pkwy (350 kW); Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Walmart 3602 (Springfield, IL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 71.

Downs, IL Rochester, IL

Distance: 74 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL takes about 1 h 25 min via I 55 Business. The distance is 74 mi. The straight-line distance is 57 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wapella, IL, McLean, IL, Hartsburg, IL, Broadwell, IL, Spaulding, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 74 mi

1 Depart right 8 mi
2 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
3 Merge slightly left onto South Veterans Parkway 61 mi
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 2 mi
6 Continue straight 3 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 122 yd
8 Turn right onto West Main Street 1 mi

9 Arrive left onto West Main Street

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The return trip from Rochester, IL to Downs, IL covers roughly the same distance, 74 mi.

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Charging points along the way

71 chargers

Springfield, IL Rechargery Relay - S Dirksen PkwyCCS, Tesla · 3118 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL, 62703350 kW
Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 2225 W Market St, Bloomington, IL, 61705350 kW
Walmart 3602 (Springfield, IL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1100 Lejune Dr, Springfield, IL, 62703350 kW
Circle K - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 610 West Raab Rd, Normal, IL, 61761250 kW
County Market - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1501 S Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL, 62703250 kW

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Rochester, IL → Southern View, IL7 mi · 15 min Rochester, IL → Grandview, IL8 mi · 15 min Rochester, IL → Springfield, IL9 mi · 20 min Rochester, IL → Jerome, IL9 mi · 20 min Rochester, IL → Leland Grove, IL10 mi · 20 min Rochester, IL → Edinburg, IL11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Rochester, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Downs, IL, {fromState} and Rochester, IL, {toState} is 74 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Rochester, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Rochester, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Rochester, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Downs, IL, {fromState} to Rochester, IL, {toState} covers 74 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Rochester, IL from Downs, IL?: Rochester, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Downs, IL.
Which roads does the route from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL follow?: The drive from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL mainly follows I 55 Business.
Which towns do you pass between Downs, IL and Rochester, IL?: Towns on the route from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL include Bloomington, Atlanta, Lincoln, Athens, Leland Grove.
Are there charging stations between Downs, IL and Rochester, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs, IL to Rochester, IL, including Springfield, IL Rechargery Relay - S Dirksen Pkwy (350 kW); Walmart 3459 (Bloomington, IL) (350 kW); Walmart 3602 (Springfield, IL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 71.

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