How far is Rockford, IL from Kenilworth, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Kenilworth, IL is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Kenilworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Kenilworth.
-
1
Start on West State Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Alpine Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Alpine Road
-
3
Continue on South Alpine Road
109 m · 14 sec · South Alpine Road
-
4
Turn right
26 m · 4 sec
-
5
Turn right onto Charles Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Charles Street
-
6
Turn right onto South Mall Drive
118 m · 19 sec · South Mall Drive
-
7
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
3021 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
-
8
Take the ramp slight left
1207 ft · 30 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
912 ft · 11 sec
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
33 mi · 35 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road
2066 ft · 51 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights
75 m · 11 sec
-
15
Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1899 ft · 42 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
-
16
Continue on South Arlington Heights Road
2653 ft · 1 min · South Arlington Heights Road
-
17
Turn right onto East Golf Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Golf Road
-
18
Continue on North Wolf Road
1328 ft · 26 sec · North Wolf Road
-
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Golf Road
23 m · 1 sec · East Golf Road
-
20
Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road
8.8 mi · 15 min · East Golf Road
-
21
Turn left onto Gross Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road
-
22
Continue on Ridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
-
23
Turn slight right onto Kenilworth Avenue
82 m · 8 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
-
24
Turn slight left onto Sterling Road
94 m · 14 sec · Sterling Road
-
25
Turn right onto Earlston Road
1224 ft · 54 sec · Earlston Road
-
26
Turn right onto Park Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Park Drive
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Kenilworth.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
33 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rockford and Sunny near Kenilworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Kenilworth?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Rockford and 39.1 miles from Kenilworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockford and Sunny near Kenilworth.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberts
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilberts.
Naperville
Glenview station
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Kenilworth. Straight-line distance: 71.63 mi (115.28 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenilworth
Village in Illinois
| Population | 2,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.0858600, -87.7175600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenilworth (-87.71756, 42.08586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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 · May 14, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.