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Trip from Deer Park, IL to Rockford, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

61.9 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Deer Park, IL, IL

Deer Park, IL

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Downtown Rockford, IL, IL

Rockford, IL

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Trip Overview

This 61.9-mile drive from Deer Park, IL to Rockford, IL will take you about 1 hour and 19 minutes. It's a straightforward trip that fits comfortably within a single day, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll primarily be on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with some local road segments like New Sutton Road and East State Street. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $10, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar drive through Illinois.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 43.7 mi 46m
New Sutton Road 6.3 mi 9m
East State Street 6 mi 10m
East Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
Lake Cook Road 1.3 mi 2m
East Jefferson Street 0.7 mi 1m
Hough Street 0.7 mi 1m
Deerpath Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 43.7 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park, IL and Rockford, IL.

1

Start on Deerpath Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Deerpath Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Lake Cook Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
3

Continue on East Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
4

Continue on Lake Cook Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Lake Cook Road
5

Continue on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street
6

Turn left onto IL 59

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hough Street
7

Turn slight right

284 ft · 4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on IL 59

6.3 mi · 9 min · New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
10

Merge onto I 90

44 mi · 46 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 20 Business, State Street
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
13

Turn straight onto US 20 Business

6.0 mi · 10 min · East State Street
14

Turn right onto US 20 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
15

Turn left onto North Wyman Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Wyman Street
16

Turn right onto West State Street

75 ft · 2 sec · West State Street
17

Arrive at destination

West State Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Riley, IL

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Elgin, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Riley, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 miles from Deer Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Lake Cook Road

At end of road, turn right onto Lake Cook Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | IL 59 / Hough Street

Turn left onto IL 59 / Hough Street

Navigation decision point

5
10.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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
4
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.44 one way

$18.89 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $10.40 $20.80
premium $4.81 $11.71 $23.42
diesel $5.40 $13.17 $26.33

Estimated Tolls: $3.06

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (43.7 mi) $3.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$3

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Deer Park, IL

Late night in Deer Park on Sunday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

ENE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 7:32PM CDT until April 30 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 7:32PM CDT until May 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Rockford, IL

Late night in Rockford on Sunday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Partly Cloudy

ENE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 7:32PM CDT until April 30 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 7:32PM CDT until May 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

41°F

Riley, IL

31 mi in

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

1h 19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 61.9-mile trip, despite the 43.7-mile stretch on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. With no highway share, the focus is on navigating local roads and segments of the tollway. The drive will involve more frequent turns and varied speed limits as you transition between these road types. You'll experience a mix of faster-paced tollway driving and more deliberate local road navigation throughout the 1 hour and 19 minute journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.7 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Lake Cook 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 61.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.5 miles (Lake Cook Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (IL 59 / Hough Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Rockford, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1852

Rockford is a city in the Rock River Valley in Northern Illinois. With a population of over 145,000 (2019), it is the third largest city in the state.

Top landmarks

  • • Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House — Usonian house
  • • Herrick Cobblestone — house in Rockford, Illinois, USA
  • • Haight Village Historic District — park in the United States of America

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m 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 43.7 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.06 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: at 0.5 miles (Lake Cook Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (IL 59 / Hough Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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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