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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compton, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Leaf River, IL.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Leaf River, IL to Compton, 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.

Leaf River, IL Compton, IL

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Leaf River, IL to Compton, 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 Oregon, IL, Stillman Valley, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 47 mi

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

9 Turn left 94 yd
10 Arrive

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

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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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Compton, IL → Belvidere, IL50 mi · 1 h 5 min Compton, IL → West Brooklyn, IL5 mi · 15 min Compton, IL → Paw Paw, IL8 mi · 15 min Compton, IL → Mendota, IL13 mi · 25 min Compton, IL → Sublette, IL14 mi · 30 min Compton, IL → Lee, IL15 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Leaf River, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Leaf River, IL, {fromState} and Compton, IL, {toState} is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leaf River, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Leaf River, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Leaf River, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Leaf River, IL, {fromState} to Compton, IL, {toState} covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Compton, IL from Leaf River, IL?: Compton, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Leaf River, IL.
Which roads does the route from Leaf River, IL to Compton, IL follow?: The drive from Leaf River, IL to Compton, IL mainly follows IL 251.
Which towns do you pass between Leaf River, IL and Compton, IL?: Towns on the route from Leaf River, IL to Compton, IL include Oregon, Stillman Valley, Davis Junction, Rochelle.
Are there charging stations between Leaf River, IL and Compton, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Leaf River, IL to Compton, 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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