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

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Rogers Park, IL is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.41 mi
01h 47m
Flight
75.34 mi
121.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.34 mi
Kilometers
121.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.41 mi
Kilometers
131.01 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:31 PM CST
Return by in Rockford
Sun, Nov 8, 7:19 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-11-08T15:43
Arrive Rogers Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:31 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockford
9:30 PM CST
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
Gilberts
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Rockford
40.6 mi
00h 53m
To Rogers Park
40.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Alpine Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Alpine Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Alpine Road

    109 m · 14 sec · South Alpine Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    26 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Charles Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Charles Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Mall Drive

    118 m · 19 sec · South Mall Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    3021 ft · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    912 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    35.7 mi · 38 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    3016 ft · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Touhy Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · East Touhy Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Caldwell Avenue

    794 ft · 13 sec · North Caldwell Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Peterson Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Peterson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Western Avenue

    2660 ft · 1 min · North Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Devon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Devon Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Clark Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Clark Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Morse Avenue

    1578 ft · 53 sec · West Morse Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · North Greenview Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    97 m · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
55.4 mi · 68%
East Touhy Avenue
5.55 mi · 7%
West State Street
3.45 mi · 4%
West Peterson Avenue
3.16 mi · 4%
Charles Street
2.84 mi · 3%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

35.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberts
00h 53m from Rockford
Leave By
2:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Rockford and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 40.6 miles from Rockford and 40.8 miles from Rogers Park.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 2:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Rockford and Sunny near Rogers Park.

Stop Ideas Near Gilberts

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

41 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

47 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

51 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Rogers Park. Straight-line distance: 75.34 mi (121.25 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rogers Park

Rogers Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0086400, -87.6667200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Rogers Park (-87.66672, 42.00864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.87 L · about $12.97
Round trip
$25.94
5.74 gal · 21.74 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $12.97 $25.94
Mid-grade $5.15 $14.77 $29.54
Premium $5.71 $16.37 $32.75
Diesel $6.53 $18.75 $37.51

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and Rogers Park. The current time is 15:43:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.