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

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Evergreen Park, IL is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
94.85 mi
02h 02m
Flight
80.98 mi
130.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.98 mi
Kilometers
130.33 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.85 mi
Kilometers
152.64 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-18T08:37
Arrive Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Elgin
IL

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

From Rockford
47.3 mi
01h 01m
To Evergreen Park
47.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Alpine Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Alpine Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Alpine Road

    109 m · 14 sec · South Alpine Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    26 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Charles Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Charles Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Mall Drive

    118 m · 19 sec · South Mall Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    3021 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    912 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street

    710 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · West 95th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Southwest Highway

    1809 ft · 31 sec · Southwest Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on West 93rd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 93rd Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    1340 ft · 34 sec · South Cicero Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 95th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.5 mi · 52%
I 290 East
15.5 mi · 16%
Tri-State Tollway
13.1 mi · 14%
West 95th Street
4.02 mi · 4%
West State Street
3.45 mi · 4%
Charles Street
2.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
01h 01m from Rockford
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rockford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Rockford and 47.5 miles from Evergreen Park.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rockford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

31 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

40 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

47 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Evergreen Park. Straight-line distance: 80.98 mi (130.33 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Evergreen Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,905
Coordinates41.7205900, -87.7017200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Evergreen Park (-87.70172, 41.72059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $4.65 $15.59 $31.18
Diesel $5.30 $17.77 $35.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Evergreen Park. The current time is 08:37:57.

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.