Origin
Mount Morris, IL
Afternoon in Mount Morris on Sunday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Morris, IL to Rockford, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Morris, IL
Shashank Brahmavar
Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Morris, IL to Rockford, IL covers 27.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 2, South Main Street, West Mud Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on IL 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 2 | 18.3 mi | 27m |
| South Main Street | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West Mud Creek Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| East Hitt Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Route 64 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 2
— 18.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on this road
253 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto IL 64
493 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Hitt Street
3
Continue on IL 64
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
Route 64
4
Turn left onto East Hitt Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Hitt Street
5
Continue on West Mud Creek Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
West Mud Creek Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto IL 2
18 mi
·
27 min
·
IL 2
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto IL 2
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto West State Street
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
West State Street
9
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.3 — 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
|
IL 64 / East Hitt Street
Turn left onto IL 64 / East Hitt Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Hitt Street
Turn left onto East Hitt Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IL 2
At end of road, turn left onto IL 2
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
22.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
IL 2 / South Main Street
Turn left onto IL 2 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
27.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
West State Street
Turn right onto West State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.33 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.81 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Rockford on Sunday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 5 to 15 mph
0% chance
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
30 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
46m 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?
27.3 mi in 46m, mostly highway — 18.3 mi of that is on IL 2.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on IL 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 2 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 64 / East Hitt Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Morris, IL to Rockford, IL is easy. At 46m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 64 / East Hitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Hitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (IL 2): 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 46m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on IL 2. 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: near the start (IL 64 / East Hitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Hitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (IL 2): 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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