How far is Rockford, IL from West Lawn, IL?

The driving distance from Rockford, IL to West Lawn, IL is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
91.72 mi
01h 58m
Flight
78.37 mi
126.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.37 mi
Kilometers
126.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.72 mi
Kilometers
147.61 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lawn
Sat, Nov 7, 10:41 AM CST
Return by in Rockford
Sat, Nov 7, 12:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockford
2026-11-07T08:42
Arrive West Lawn
Sat, Nov 7, 10:41 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elgin
IL

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

From Rockford
45.8 mi
00h 59m
To West Lawn
45.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and West Lawn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and West Lawn.

  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

    18.5 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    831 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Lexington Street

    92 m · 9 sec · West Lexington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    6.4 mi · 11 min · South Cicero Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 63rd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 63rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Pulaski Road

    1989 ft · 45 sec · South Pulaski Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 66th Street

    49 m · 9 sec · West 66th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    44 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockford and West Lawn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
49.5 mi · 54%
I 290 East
24.8 mi · 27%
South Cicero Avenue
6.43 mi · 7%
West State Street
3.45 mi · 4%
Charles Street
2.84 mi · 3%
West 63rd Street
1.01 mi · 1%
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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 59m from Rockford
Leave By
2:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Mostly Sunny near West Lawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockford to West Lawn?

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Rockford and 45.9 miles from West Lawn.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Mostly Sunny near West Lawn.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

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Naperville

31 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

40 mi away
1116 Depot St.
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La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

47 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and West Lawn. Straight-line distance: 78.37 mi (126.13 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 West Lawn

West Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7728100, -87.7222700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockford (-89.094, 42.27113)
End: West Lawn (-87.72227, 41.77281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $14.93
Round trip
$29.85
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $14.93 $29.85
Mid-grade $5.24 $16.98 $33.96
Premium $5.79 $18.77 $37.55
Diesel $6.59 $21.36 $42.72

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockford and West Lawn. The current time is 08:42:13.

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.