How far is Rockford, IL from Lake Summerset, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Lake Summerset, IL is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Lake Summerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Lake Summerset.
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Start on West State Street
2522 ft · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto Kilburn Avenue
5.9 mi · 10 min · Kilburn Avenue
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Continue on Trask Bridge Road
9 mi · 12 min · Trask Bridge Road
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Continue on Center Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Best Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Best Road
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Turn left onto Lake Summerset Road
599 ft · 28 sec · Lake Summerset Road
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Turn right onto Pier Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Pier Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pier Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Lake Summerset.
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.
Trask Bridge Road
Continue on Trask Bridge Road
9.03 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Rockford and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lake Summerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Lake Summerset?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Durand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Rockford and 11.9 miles from Lake Summerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Rockford and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lake Summerset.
Stop Ideas Near Durand
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Lake Summerset. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.71 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Summerset
Census designated place
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 42.4544600, -89.3895600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Summerset (-89.38956, 42.45446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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