How far is Evans, IL from Rockford, IL?

The driving distance from Evans, IL to Rockford, IL is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.46 mi
01h 33m
Flight
85.2 mi
137.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.2 mi
Kilometers
137.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.46 mi
Kilometers
152.02 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Evans
Fri, Apr 17, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-17T19:42
Arrive Rockford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Compton
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Evans
48.5 mi
00h 46m
To Rockford
46 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evans and Rockford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evans and Rockford.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2800 East

    1 km · 3 min · County Road 2800 East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 700 North Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 700 North Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West State Street

    45 m · 4 sec · West State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evans and Rockford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
700 North Road
86.4 mi · 91%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.67 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.66 mi · 4%
US 20 West
1.08 mi · 1%
County Road 2800 East
0.63 mi · 1%
IL 2
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

700 North Road

Merge slight left

83.5 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Compton
00h 46m from Evans
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evans and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evans to Rockford?

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Compton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Evans and 46 miles from Rockford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evans and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockford.

Stop Ideas Near Compton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Compton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Compton.

RAIL

Mendota station

16 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

45 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

47 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

64 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 85.2 mi (137.11 km).

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#1 Evans

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,161
Coordinates41.0380900, -89.1056400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 2800 East (-89.104991, 41.038091)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Rockford. The current time is 19:42:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.