How far is East Garfield Park, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from East Garfield Park, IL to Rockford, IL is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Garfield Park and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Garfield Park and Rockford.
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Start on South Albany Avenue
132 m · 21 sec · South Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
858 ft · 40 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto South Kedzie Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1601 ft · 41 sec · West Grand Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Grand Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pulaski Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Northwest Highway
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Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Continue on West Higgins Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.5 mi · 1 hr 6 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 East Garfield Park and Rockford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.5 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Garfield Park and Mostly Cloudy near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Garfield Park to Rockford?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from East Garfield Park and 49.7 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Garfield Park and Mostly Cloudy near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberts
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 Gilberts.
Naperville
Glenview station
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Garfield Park and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 76.27 mi (122.75 km).
#1 East Garfield Park
East Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8808700, -87.7028300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.61 | $14.83 | $29.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $18.66 | $37.31 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $21.23 | $42.45 |
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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