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

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Beach Park, IL is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
75.42 mi
01h 52m
Flight
64.01 mi
103.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.01 mi
Kilometers
103.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.42 mi
Kilometers
121.37 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 Beach Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-19T08:43
Arrive Beach Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 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
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockford
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
Alden
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Rockford
37.7 mi
00h 56m
To Beach Park
37.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    2549 ft · 1 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1759 ft · 41 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lane Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lane Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 173

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173

  6. 6

    Continue on West Grove Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2662 ft · 49 sec · South Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Diggins Street

    18.8 mi · 27 min · East Diggins Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Kenosha Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West IL Route 173

    17.2 mi · 26 min · West IL Route 173

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Green Bay Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Green Bay Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Wadsworth Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Wadsworth Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Lewis Avenue

    2157 ft · 43 sec · North Lewis Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    107 m · 31 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    78 m · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Beach Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Diggins Street
18.8 mi · 25%
West IL Route 173
17.2 mi · 23%
West Grove Street
12.4 mi · 16%
North 2nd Street
7.31 mi · 10%
State Route 173
5.55 mi · 7%
West Lane Road
4.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Diggins Street

Turn right onto East Diggins Street

18.8 mi · 00h 27m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alden
00h 56m from Rockford
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Beach Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 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?

Alden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Rockford and 37.8 miles from Beach Park.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alden

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

39 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Beach Park. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.01 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Beach Park

#2 Beach Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,641
Coordinates42.4222400, -87.8573000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Beach Park (-87.8573, 42.42224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Beach Park. The current time is 08:43:30.

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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.