Origin
Kingston, IL
Morning in Kingston on Tuesday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, 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
43m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Rockford, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 24-mile drive from Kingston to Rockford, Illinois, is a quick 43-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on local roads, with Cherry Valley Road, East State Street, and Charles Street guiding your way. With no highway driving involved and a low fuel cost of just $4, this route is an easy addition to any Midwest exploration. The short distance and duration mean you can easily fit this into a day of travel without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Valley Road | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| East State Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Charles Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Five Points Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Alpine Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Genoa Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cherry Valley Road
— 12.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CH 26
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Five Points Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CH 21
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
4
Continue on Genoa Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Genoa Road
5
Continue on Genoa Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Genoa Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Walnut Street
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
7
Turn left onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
8
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mill Road
9
Turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
12
Turn right onto South Perryville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Perryville Road
13
Turn left onto Charles Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles Street
14
Turn right onto South Alpine Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Alpine Road
15
Turn left onto US 20 Business
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East State Street
16
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
17
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wyman Street
18
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West State Street
19
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Wyman Street
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
Navigation decision point
4
24 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West State Street
Turn right onto West State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Areas Of Fog
SE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
10 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
43m 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 this 24-mile journey. You won't encounter any highway miles, keeping you on surface streets for the entire 43-minute trip. The longest stretch without a turn is 12.2 miles along Cherry Valley Road. This route offers a consistent local road experience, so be prepared for traffic lights and intersections as you navigate through towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Cherry Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Rockford, IL
Full guide →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.
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 43m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Cherry Valley Road. 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 1.9 miles (CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (State 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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