How far is Rockford, IL from Oak Park, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Oak Park, IL is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Oak Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Oak Park.
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Start on West State Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Alpine Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Alpine Road
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Continue on South Alpine Road
109 m · 14 sec · South Alpine Road
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Turn right
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Charles Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Charles Street
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Turn right onto South Mall Drive
118 m · 19 sec · South Mall Drive
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
3021 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
912 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
40.6 mi · 44 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · North Cumberland Avenue
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Continue on North Thatcher Avenue
3253 ft · 1 min · North Thatcher Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Grand Avenue
1153 ft · 26 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Narragansett Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Narragansett Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West North Avenue
137 m · 18 sec · West North Avenue
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Turn right onto North Ridgeland Avenue
2574 ft · 1 min · North Ridgeland Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
80 m · 16 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto North Ridgeland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Ridgeland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Oak Park.
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
40.6 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Oak Park?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 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?
Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Rockford and 40 miles from Oak Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Oak Park.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 72.26 mi (116.29 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 51,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8850300, -87.7845000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park (-87.7845, 41.88503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
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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