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

The driving distance from West Lawn, IL to Rockford, IL is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.83 mi
01h 56m
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
103.83 mi
Kilometers
167.1 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Sat, Nov 7, 9:47 AM CST
Return by in West Lawn
Sat, Nov 7, 11:44 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lawn
2026-11-07T07:51
Arrive Rockford
Sat, Nov 7, 9:47 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lawn
9:30 PM CST
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
West Dundee
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From West Lawn
46.2 mi
00h 58m
To Rockford
57.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
50ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m ยท 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 66th Place

    49 m ยท 9 sec ยท West 66th Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Pulaski Road

    2320 ft ยท 53 sec ยท South Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 63rd Street

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท West 63rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    6.5 mi ยท 11 min ยท South Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

    97 m ยท 8 sec ยท West Flournoy Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    811 ft ยท 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    8.1 mi ยท 11 min ยท Eisenhower Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    14.5 mi ยท 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft ยท 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท East Higgins Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท North Meacham Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft ยท 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    51.2 mi ยท 55 min ยท Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, State Street

    2076 ft ยท 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    857 ft ยท 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East State Street

    6 mi ยท 10 min ยท East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท East Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Wyman Street

    793 ft ยท 24 sec ยท North Wyman Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West State Street

    23 m ยท 2 sec ยท West State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท West State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
51.2 mi ยท 49%
I 290 West
14.7 mi ยท 14%
Eisenhower Expressway
8.08 mi ยท 8%
South Cicero Avenue
6.49 mi ยท 6%
East State Street
6.04 mi ยท 6%
North Meacham Road
1.44 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

51.2 mi ยท 00h 55m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Dundee
00h 58m from West Lawn
Leave By
2:38 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Rockford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

West Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from West Lawn and 57.6 miles from Rockford.

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 25.4 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 2:38 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Dundee

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

52 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

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

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#1 West Lawn

West Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7728100, -87.7222700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.722007, 41.772814)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L ยท about $16.86
Round trip
$33.72
7.32 gal ยท 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $16.86 $33.72
Mid-grade $5.24 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $5.79 $21.21 $42.41
Diesel $6.59 $24.13 $48.25

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lawn and Rockford. The current time is 07:51:39.

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.