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

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Tinley Park, IL is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
102.38 mi
02h 13m
Flight
82.8 mi
133.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.8 mi
Kilometers
133.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.38 mi
Kilometers
164.76 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinley Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in Rockford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-04-19T00:07
Arrive Tinley Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Streamwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Rockford
51.1 mi
01h 06m
To Tinley Park
51.3 mi
01h 06m

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
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Tinley 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

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 167th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 167th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Oak Forest Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Oak Forest Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 66th Court

    28 m · 3 sec · 66th Court

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Street

    1152 ft · 37 sec · South Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue

    749 ft · 25 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and Tinley 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.5 mi · 48%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 18%
I 290 East
15.5 mi · 15%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 5%
West State Street
3.45 mi · 3%
Charles Street
2.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streamwood
01h 06m from Rockford
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near Tinley Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Rockford and 51.3 miles from Tinley Park.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Streamwood

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

28 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Tinley Park. Straight-line distance: 82.8 mi (133.26 km).

Rockford

#1 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Tinley Park

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population55,221
Coordinates41.5733700, -87.7844900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: Tinley Park (-87.78449, 41.57337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 Tinley Park. The current time is 00:07:21.

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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.