Origin
Coral, IL
Late night in Coral on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral, IL to Rockford, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coral, IL
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Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
Coral, IL to Rockford, IL is 33.8 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within Illinois's Midwest region. Expect a local feel for much of the trip, with a significant portion on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy leg of a larger journey without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 20.5 mi | 21m |
| East State Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| West Coral Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Wyman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Grant Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 20.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on US 20
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Grant Highway
2
Turn left onto A44
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Coral Road
3
Turn left onto IL 23
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
4
Enter roundabout onto IL 23
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
South State Street
5
Continue on IL 23
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South State Street
6
Enter roundabout
201 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
7
Continue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
8
Merge onto I 90
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 20 Business, State Street
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 20 Business
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
12
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
13
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wyman Street
14
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West State Street
15
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
A44 / West Coral Road
Turn left onto A44 / West Coral Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 23 / South State Street
Turn left onto IL 23 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 23 / South State Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 23 / South State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Enter roundabout toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 20 Business, State Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 Business, State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(20.5 mi)
$1.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rockford, IL
Late night in Rockford on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll experience a mix of road types, including Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, East State Street, and West Coral Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.5 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. While the tollway offers a more direct path, be prepared for more frequent turns and changes in road character as you navigate local streets, particularly at the beginning and end of your journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A44 / West Coral Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A44 / West Coral Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.43 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A44 / West Coral Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rockford, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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