How far is Rockford, IL from Edgington, IL?

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Edgington, IL is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
138.42 mi
02h 45m
Flight
105.46 mi
169.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.46 mi
Kilometers
169.72 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.42 mi
Kilometers
222.76 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-23T07:56
Arrive Edgington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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

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
Rock Falls
IL

City in Illinois

From Rockford
69.1 mi
01h 22m
To Edgington
69.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Rockford and Edgington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Edgington.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    546 ft · 23 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1519 ft · 37 sec · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    84 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    21 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    33.8 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Milan Beltway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Milan Beltway

  16. 16

    Continue on 92nd Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridgewood Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridgewood Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 28th Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 28th Street West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 127th Avenue West

    1.5 km · 1 min · 127th Avenue West

  20. 20

    Continue on 42nd Street West

    2721 ft · 46 sec · 42nd Street West

  21. 21

    Continue on 134th Avenue West

    7 mi · 11 min · 134th Avenue West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 140th Street West

    8 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi · 28%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 24%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
26.1 mi · 19%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
18.6 mi · 13%
134th Avenue West
7.02 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Falls
01h 22m from Rockford
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Edgington?

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Rock Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Rockford and 69.3 miles from Edgington.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgington.

Stop Ideas Near Rock Falls

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

48 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

54 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

63 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Moline, Illinois

77 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Edgington. Straight-line distance: 105.46 mi (169.72 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Edgington

#2 Edgington

Township in Rock Island County, Illinois

Population1,442
Coordinates41.3869800, -90.7637500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Edgington (-90.76375, 41.38698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 Rockford and Edgington. The current time is 07:56:23.

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.