How far is Near North Side, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Near North Side, IL to Rockford, IL is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Drizzle
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Near North Side and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Near North Side and Rockford.
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Start on North Wells Street
1394 ft · 48 sec · North Wells Street
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Turn left onto West Division Street
1385 ft · 34 sec · West Division Street
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Turn right onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn left onto West North Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West North Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West, I 94 West
800 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Avenue
1041 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Northwest Highway
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Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue
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Continue on West Higgins Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.5 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 Near North Side 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
61.5 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.
Chance Drizzle leaving Near North Side and Mostly Cloudy near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Near North Side to Rockford?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 42.1 miles from Near North Side and 46.4 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Near North Side and Mostly Cloudy 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Near North Side and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 79.11 mi (127.31 km).
#1 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $4.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $20.57 | $41.13 |
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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