How far is Rockford, IL from Lynwood, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Lynwood, IL is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
Village in Illinois, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Lynwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Lynwood.
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Start on West State Street
546 ft · 23 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1519 ft · 37 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
84 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2318 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
30.4 mi · 33 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Blackberry Historical Farm
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 47: Blackberry Historical Farm
57 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 47
1.5 km · 1 min · Route 47
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
3.3 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Galena Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Galena Road
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Turn right onto Kennedy Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Bristol Ridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bristol Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Veterans Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · East Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto East Rickard Drive
1289 ft · 1 min · East Rickard Drive
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Turn left onto Edythe Street
94 m · 13 sec · Edythe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edythe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Lynwood.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
30.4 mi · 00h 33m
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 Lynwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Lynwood?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Rockford and 37.8 miles from Lynwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockford and Sunny near Lynwood.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
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 Malta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Lynwood. Straight-line distance: 54.24 mi (87.29 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lynwood
Lynwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6836400, -88.3936800 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynwood (-88.39368, 41.68364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $4.50 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $17.41 | $34.82 |
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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