How far is Hanover Park, IL from Rockford, IL?

The driving distance from Hanover Park, IL to Rockford, IL is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
62.16 mi
01h 08m
Flight
52.11 mi
83.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.11 mi
Kilometers
83.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.16 mi
Kilometers
100.03 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM CDT
Return by in Hanover Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover Park
2026-04-18T08:43
Arrive Rockford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Hanover Park
29.3 mi
00h 34m
To Rockford
32.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover Park and Rockford.

  1. 1

    Start on Sycamore Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barrington Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Barrington Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    11 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2702 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    46 mi · 49 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

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

    2076 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    857 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East State Street

    6 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Wyman Street

    793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West State Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
46 mi · 74%
East State Street
6.04 mi · 10%
Barrington Road
4.65 mi · 7%
East Jefferson Street
0.73 mi · 1%
US 20 Business
0.56 mi · 1%
I 90 Toll West
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

46 mi · 00h 49m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
00h 34m from Hanover Park
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hanover Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover Park to Rockford?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Hanover Park and 32.9 miles from Rockford.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hanover Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockford.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover Park and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 52.11 mi (83.87 km).

Hanover Park

#1 Hanover Park

Village in United States of America

Population37,164
Coordinates41.9994700, -88.1450700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Sycamore Avenue (-88.14507, 41.999479)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 Hanover Park and Rockford. The current time is 08:43:10.

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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.