How far is Orland Hills, IL from Rockford, IL?

The driving distance from Orland Hills, IL to Rockford, IL is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 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 CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.13 mi
01h 52m
Flight
79.87 mi
128.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.87 mi
Kilometers
128.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.13 mi
Kilometers
180.46 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Orland Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland Hills
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orland Hills
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
Streamwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Orland Hills
51.1 mi
00h 56m
To Rockford
61 mi
00h 56m

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
5 to 15 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 Orland Hills and Rockford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland Hills and Rockford.

  1. 1

    Start on 92nd Avenue

    581 ft · 31 sec · 92nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 167th Street

    2598 ft · 1 min · West 167th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    12.5 mi · 22 min · South La Grange Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

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

    2076 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    857 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East State Street

    6 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Wyman Street

    793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West State Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland Hills 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.8 mi · 55%
Tri-State Tollway
15.2 mi · 14%
South La Grange Road
12.5 mi · 11%
East State Street
6.04 mi · 5%
I 294 North
1.68 mi · 1%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streamwood
00h 56m from Orland Hills
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orland Hills 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 Orland Hills to Rockford?

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.5 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?

Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Orland Hills and 61 miles from Rockford.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orland Hills and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.

Stop Ideas Near Streamwood

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

28 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orland Hills and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 79.87 mi (128.54 km).

Orland Hills

#1 Orland Hills

Village in United States of America

Population6,943
Coordinates41.5853100, -87.8431100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: 92nd Avenue (-87.842602, 41.585319)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.98 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.87
7.92 gal · 29.96 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.93 $29.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.84 $33.68
Premium $4.65 $18.43 $36.86
Diesel $5.30 $21.00 $42.01

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 Orland Hills and Rockford. The current time is 01:37:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.