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Drive or Fly: Lawrenceville, IL to Rockford, IL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for EVV–RFD. At 316 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 19m

Distance

316.4 mi

Total Cost

$105

CO2

128 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$70
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 54m

31m in the air

Air Distance

256 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

65 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lawrenceville, IL → EVV 73m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 31m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
RFD → Rockford, IL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lawrenceville, IL EVV — Evansville Regional Airport 49 mi, ~73m drive
Rockford, IL RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EVV and RFD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 25m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 19m 3h 54m
Total cost (1 person) $105 $185
Carbon footprint 128 kg CO2 65 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
316.4 mi 6h 19m

via US 51, I 74, I 57

Alternative (+46 min)
349.2 mi 7h 5m

via I 57, I 90, IL 33; IL 130

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lawrenceville, IL to Rockford, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.