How far is Hinsdale, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Hinsdale, IL to Rockford, IL is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinsdale and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and Rockford.
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Start on West Hinsdale Avenue
641 ft · 32 sec · West Hinsdale Avenue
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
1403 ft · 34 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 83 North: Kingery Highway
2217 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
1074 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago
1746 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago
1266 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 11 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 Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale and Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hinsdale to Rockford?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 40.2 miles from Hinsdale and 43.9 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hinsdale and Sunny 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 Hinsdale and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 67.68 mi (108.92 km).
#1 Hinsdale
Village in Cook and DuPage counties, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 17,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.8008600, -87.9370100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $3.77 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
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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