How far is Worth, IL from Rockford, IL?

The driving distance from Worth, IL to Rockford, IL is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
98.78 mi
01h 41m
Flight
77.78 mi
125.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.78 mi
Kilometers
125.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.78 mi
Kilometers
158.97 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worth
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Rockford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worth
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
Elgin
IL

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

From Worth
47.8 mi
00h 50m
To Rockford
51 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worth and Rockford.

  1. 1

    Start on Harlem Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    960 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    1958 ft · 50 sec · West 95th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

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

    2076 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    857 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East State Street

    6 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Wyman Street

    793 ft · 24 sec · North Wyman Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West State Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worth 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.8 mi · 63%
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi · 22%
East State Street
6.04 mi · 6%
Harlem Avenue
2.12 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll West
0.79 mi · 1%
East Jefferson Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 50m from Worth
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Worth and Sunny near Rockford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worth to Rockford?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 47.8 miles from Worth and 51 miles from Rockford.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

Naperville

31 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

40 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

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 Worth and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 77.78 mi (125.17 km).

Worth

#1 Worth

Village in United States of America

Population10,334
Coordinates41.6897500, -87.7972800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Rockford

#2 Rockford

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population144,835
Coordinates42.2711300, -89.0940000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem Avenue (-87.797345, 41.689749)
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worth and Rockford. The current time is 22:37:52.

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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.