How far is Rockford, IL from West Town, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to West Town, IL is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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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 49m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and West Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and West Town.
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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
40.6 mi · 44 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue
874 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Continue on North Cumberland Avenue
2310 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Higgins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue
99 m · 14 sec · North Oriole Avenue
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Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
929 ft · 26 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1858 ft · 43 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3138 ft · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
2904 ft · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
929 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto West North Avenue
535 ft · 11 sec · West North Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
1973 ft · 51 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wolcott Avenue
833 ft · 39 sec · North Wolcott Avenue
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 West Town.
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
40.6 mi · 00h 44m
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 Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny near West Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to West Town?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 41.9 miles from Rockford and 42.1 miles from West Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny near West Town.
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 Town. Straight-line distance: 77.3 mi (124.4 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 Town
West Town is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8938100, -87.6749300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Town (-87.67493, 41.89381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $4.56 | $13.50 | $27.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $17.02 | $34.03 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $19.42 | $38.85 |
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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