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

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Hanover Park, IL is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
57.88 mi
01h 14m
Flight
52.11 mi
83.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.11 mi
Kilometers
83.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.88 mi
Kilometers
93.15 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-18T10:19
Arrive Hanover Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Rockford
28.9 mi
00h 37m
To Hanover Park
29 mi
00h 37m

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
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Hanover 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

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Barrington Road

    1944 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Barrington Road

    660 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Barrington Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Barrington Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sycamore Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sycamore Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Hanover 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
44 mi · 76%
South Barrington Road
4.69 mi · 8%
West State Street
3.45 mi · 6%
Charles Street
2.84 mi · 5%
South Alpine Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Harrison Avenue
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

24.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
00h 37m from Rockford
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Rockford and 29 miles from Hanover Park.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Hanover Park. Straight-line distance: 52.11 mi (83.87 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Hanover Park

Village in United States of America

Population37,164
Coordinates41.9994700, -88.1450700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Hanover Park (-88.14507, 41.99947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 Hanover Park. The current time is 10:19:39.

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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.