There are
1,302 mi
from Rockford, IL to Artesia, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 23 hours 35 mins to go from Rockford, Illinois to Artesia, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rockford, IL to Artesia, NM) is 1,059.04 mi.
1,302 mi = 1.61 kms