How far is Rockford, IL from West Garfield Park, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to West Garfield Park, IL is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 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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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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 West Garfield Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and West Garfield 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
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
18.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
831 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Lexington Street
92 m · 8 sec · West Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and West Garfield Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Partly Sunny near West Garfield Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to West Garfield Park?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 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 42.6 miles from Rockford and 42.8 miles from West Garfield Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 $13.87 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Partly Sunny near West Garfield 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.
Naperville
Glenview station
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and West Garfield Park. Straight-line distance: 75.01 mi (120.72 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Garfield Park
West Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8805900, -87.7292200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Garfield Park (-87.72922, 41.88059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
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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