How far is Frankfort Square, IL from Rockford, IL?

The driving distance from Frankfort Square, IL to Rockford, IL is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.3 mi
01h 57m
Flight
84.31 mi
135.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.31 mi
Kilometers
135.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.3 mi
Kilometers
187.17 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Return by in Frankfort Square
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort Square
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort Square
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
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Frankfort Square
55.4 mi
00h 58m
To Rockford
60.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort Square and Rockford.

  1. 1

    Start on Jamison Drive

    155 m · 28 sec · Jamison Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

    597 ft · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

    2965 ft · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harlem Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

    32.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    51.2 mi · 55 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, State Street

    2076 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    857 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East State Street

    6 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Wyman Street

    793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West State Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankfort Square 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
51.2 mi · 44%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
36.9 mi · 32%
I 80 West
8.65 mi · 7%
East State Street
6.04 mi · 5%
Harlem Avenue
2.13 mi · 2%
North Meacham Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 58m from Frankfort Square
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frankfort Square 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 Frankfort Square to Rockford?

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Frankfort Square and 60.9 miles from Rockford.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frankfort Square and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Barrington, 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 South Barrington.

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Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort Square and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 84.31 mi (135.69 km).

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#1 Frankfort Square

Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population9,276
Coordinates41.5189200, -87.8031000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamison Drive (-87.803097, 41.519205)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort Square and Rockford. The current time is 00:17:06.

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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.