Origin
Hartland, IL
Morning in Hartland on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, IL to Rockford, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
Hartland, IL to Rockford, IL is 39.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via West Brink Street, North 2nd Street, and South Division Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's an easy drive for anyone looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You won't need to pack a lot for this one; it's more about efficiency than an extensive exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Brink Street | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| North 2nd Street | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| South Division Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| State Route 173 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| West Lane Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Deep Cut Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Nelson Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Brink Street
— 12.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on A28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Nelson Road
2
Continue on A28
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Deep Cut Road
3
Turn right onto US 14
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Division Street
4
Turn left onto IL 173
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Brink Street
5
Continue on IL 173
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 173
6
Continue on IL 173
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lane Road
7
Turn left onto IL 251
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
9
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wyman Street
10
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West State Street
11
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Hartland, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 14 / South Division Street
Turn right onto US 14 / South Division Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
IL 251 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto IL 251 / North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 20 Business / East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto US 20 Business / East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
North Wyman Street
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
Navigation decision point
4
39.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
West State Street
Turn right onto West State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.14 one way
$12.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.37 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| premium | $4.88 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Rockford on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Cherry Valley, IL
20 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 drive is mostly on surface roads, with only about 14% on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch on West Brink Street, covering 12.4 miles. Expect to navigate through town and suburban areas, indicated by the surface road profile. The transition from any highway segments to these main surface roads will be noticeable as you get closer to your destination.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on West Brink Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 14 / South Division Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartland, IL to Rockford, IL is easy. At 1h 1m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 14 / South Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (IL 251 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.8 miles (US 20 Business / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Hartland, IL
Full guide →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 1m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on West Brink Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.6 miles (US 14 / South Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (IL 251 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.8 miles (US 20 Business / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
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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