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

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Grandwood Park, IL is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
70.4 mi
01h 45m
Flight
57.18 mi
92.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.18 mi
Kilometers
92.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.4 mi
Kilometers
113.3 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grandwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-19T15:52
Arrive Grandwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Alden
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Rockford
35.2 mi
00h 52m
To Grandwood Park
35.2 mi
00h 52m

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 Grandwood Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Grandwood 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

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West IL Route 173

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1909 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Hutchins Road

    575 ft · 21 sec · North Hutchins Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Woodland Terrace

    79 m · 13 sec · West Woodland Terrace

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Douglas Terrace

    2045 ft · 2 min · North Douglas Terrace

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Douglas Court

    19 m · 3 sec · Douglas Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Douglas Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Grandwood 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Diggins Street
18.8 mi · 27%
West Grove Street
12.4 mi · 18%
North 2nd Street
7.31 mi · 10%
West IL Route 173
6.29 mi · 9%
State Route 173
5.55 mi · 8%
Grand Avenue
5.39 mi · 8%
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alden
00h 52m from Rockford
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Grandwood Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Alden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Rockford and 35.2 miles from Grandwood Park.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Grandwood 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 Grandwood Park. Straight-line distance: 57.18 mi (92.02 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grandwood Park

Census designated place

Population5,202
Coordinates42.3930800, -87.9867400
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Grandwood Park (-87.98674, 42.39308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 Grandwood Park. The current time is 15:52:19.

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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.