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

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Park City, IL is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
76.76 mi
01h 52m
Flight
62.04 mi
99.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.04 mi
Kilometers
99.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.76 mi
Kilometers
123.53 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 PM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-19T10:13
Arrive Park City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Alden
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Rockford
38.3 mi
00h 56m
To Park City
38.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Park City.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    2549 ft · 1 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1759 ft · 41 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lane Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lane Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 173

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173

  6. 6

    Continue on West Grove Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2662 ft · 49 sec · South Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Diggins Street

    17.3 mi · 25 min · East Diggins Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Big Hollow Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Big Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Long Lake Road

    1709 ft · 36 sec · Long Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Round Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Round Lake Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    2765 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Belvidere Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Knight Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Knight Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    129 m · 19 sec · Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frontage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Park City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Diggins Street
17.3 mi · 23%
North Main Street
12.4 mi · 16%
West Grove Street
12.4 mi · 16%
North 2nd Street
7.31 mi · 10%
Belvidere Road
6.3 mi · 8%
State Route 173
5.55 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East Diggins Street

Turn right onto East Diggins Street

17.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alden
00h 56m from Rockford
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Park City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Alden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Rockford and 38.5 miles from Park City.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Park City.

Stop Ideas Near Alden

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

39 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Park City. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.85 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Park City

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population7,438
Coordinates42.3483600, -87.8842400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Park City (-87.88424, 42.34836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Park City. The current time is 10:13:42.

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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.