How far is Mount Greenwood, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Mount Greenwood, IL to Rockford, IL is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Greenwood and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Greenwood and Rockford.
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Start on South Saint Louis Avenue
74 m · 16 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto West 107th Street
663 ft · 31 sec · West 107th Street
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Turn right onto South Central Park Avenue
2679 ft · 2 min · South Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West 103rd Street
2677 ft · 60 sec · West 103rd Street
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Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
1343 ft · 34 sec · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 93rd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street
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Continue on Southwest Highway
1809 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Highway
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.6 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 Mount Greenwood 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
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.6 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.
Sunny leaving Mount Greenwood and Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Greenwood to Rockford?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
East Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Mount Greenwood and 56 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Greenwood and Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near East Dundee
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 East Dundee.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Greenwood and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 81.42 mi (131.04 km).
#1 Mount Greenwood
Mount Greenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6980900, -87.7086600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $4.48 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $21.13 | $42.27 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
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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