Origin
Rockford, IL
Late night in Rockford on Wednesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockford, IL to Mazon, 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
2h 7m
Distance
113.3 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockford, IL
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Mazon, IL
Claudia Solano
Trip Overview
Rockford to Mazon is 113.3 miles and takes about 2 hours 7 minutes via I-39 and I-80, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, making it a straightforward drive through the Midwest. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's an easy option for a day trip or a quick leg of a longer journey. You'll be on major interstates for most of the way, so expect efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.6 miles from Rockford, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 59.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 80 | 33.2 mi | 35m |
| Division Street | 10 mi | 11m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 59.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Traffic on I-39
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,252 veh/hr typical · worst 1,626
Quietest
midnight
~126 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 50 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford, IL and Mazon, IL.
1
Start on West State Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West State Street
2
Turn left onto IL 2
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Church Street
3
Turn left onto IL 2
275 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cedar Street
4
Turn right onto IL 2
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto US 20
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 39; US 51
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 39; US 51
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 59A
Toward I 80 East: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 80
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto IL 47
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Division Street
13
Continue on IL 47
429 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Street
14
Continue on North Street
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Street
15
Turn right
83 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under 3 hours, it's best tackled in one go, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you ample daylight to complete the trip comfortably. Plan for one brief stop to stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point, though no specific stops are designated on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before departing Rockford, as the $18 fuel estimate suggests a direct trip with minimal detours. The 59.8-mile stretch on I-39 means you'll have a solid period of highway driving before nearing Mazon.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.6 miles from Rockford, IL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mazon, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rockford, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rockford, IL
This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Rockford, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 39 for about 59.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Rockford, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 113.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 2 / South Church Street
Turn left onto IL 2 / South Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 59A
Toward I 80 East: Chicago
5
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
102.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris
5
113.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.70 one way
$35.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.37 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| premium | $4.88 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Mazon, IL
Late night in Mazon on Wednesday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Mendota, IL
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 82% of the 113.3 miles on interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 59.8 miles on I-39. You'll transition from interstate cruising to surface roads, specifically Division Street, as you approach your destination. Expect a pattern of high-speed travel broken by exit ramps and local traffic as you near Mazon.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.8 mi on I 39.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and I 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 2 / South Church Street.
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 2h 7m 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 0.1 miles (IL 2 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 69.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rockford, IL to Mazon, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Morris along the way.
Morris
102.9 mi in
|
~1h 55m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Mazon, IL
Full guide →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 2h 7m. Total distance: 113.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.8 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 2 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 69.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.7 miles (I 80): 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 Mazon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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