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

The driving distance from Orland Park, IL to Rockford, IL is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
102.01 mi
01h 44m
Flight
77.59 mi
124.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.59 mi
Kilometers
124.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.01 mi
Kilometers
164.17 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Orland Park
Sat, May 30, 1:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland Park
2026-05-30T09:34
Arrive Rockford
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orland 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
East Dundee
IL

Village in United States of America

From Orland Park
49.3 mi
00h 52m
To Rockford
52.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South La Grange Road

    12 m · 3 sec · South La Grange Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    25 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street

    35 m · 9 sec · West 143rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South La Grange Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South La Grange Road

  5. 5

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

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

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

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

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

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

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

  17. 17

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

    2076 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    857 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East State Street

    6 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Wyman Street

    793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West State Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland Park 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.8 mi · 61%
Tri-State Tollway
15.2 mi · 15%
South La Grange Road
9.52 mi · 9%
East State Street
6.04 mi · 6%
I 294 North
1.68 mi · 2%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dundee
00h 52m from Orland Park
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orland Park and Sunny near Rockford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 49.3 miles from Orland Park and 52.6 miles from Rockford.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Dundee

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

51 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orland Park and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 77.59 mi (124.87 km).

Orland Park

#1 Orland Park

Village in Illinois

Population57,347
Coordinates41.6303100, -87.8539400
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: US 45 (-87.853929, 41.63031)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Orland Park and Rockford. The current time is 09:34:54.

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.