How far is Chicago Lawn, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago Lawn, IL to Rockford, IL is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago Lawn and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Lawn and Rockford.
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Start on the route
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
151 m · 24 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn right onto South Sacramento Avenue
1327 ft · 1 min · South Sacramento Avenue
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Turn left onto West 63rd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 63rd Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
6.5 mi · 11 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
97 m · 8 sec · West Flournoy Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
811 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Meacham Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road
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Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
51.2 mi · 55 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, State Street
2076 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
857 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Street
6 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Wyman Street
793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
23 m · 2 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago Lawn and Rockford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
51.2 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Chicago Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Lawn to Rockford?
The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Chicago Lawn and 57.9 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.88 one way or $33.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chicago Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Lawn and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 79.5 mi (127.94 km).
#1 Chicago Lawn
Chicago Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7750300, -87.6964400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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