How far is Rockford, IL from Schiller Park, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Schiller Park, IL is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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 McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Schiller Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Schiller 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
39.9 mi · 43 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, O'Hare Oasis
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 South Toll, IL 19 East: Indiana, Irving Park Road
698 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 19 East: Irving Park Road
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Irving Park Road
2606 ft · 1 min · Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue
42 m · 9 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Schiller 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
39.9 mi · 00h 43m
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 Schiller Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Schiller Park?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Rockford and 36.2 miles from Schiller Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Schiller Park.
Stop Ideas Near Huntley
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 Huntley.
Rockford, Illinois
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Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Schiller Park. Straight-line distance: 66.36 mi (106.8 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schiller Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 11,264 |
| Coordinates | 41.9558600, -87.8709000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schiller Park (-87.8709, 41.95586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
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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