Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Late night in Schaumburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schaumburg, 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
1h 13m
Distance
60 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schaumburg, IL
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Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Schaumburg to Rockford, expect a straightforward 63.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trip within the Midwest, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate spending approximately $9 on fuel for the one-way trip. Navigating the route involves utilizing local roads like West Thacker Street, North Roselle Road, and West Central Road rather than major interstates. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination quickly without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 49.1 mi | 52m |
| East State Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| North Roselle Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Central Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Wyman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pleasant Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 49.1 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
2
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Thacker Street
3
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roselle Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR A61
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Central Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
6
Merge onto I 90
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 20 Business, State Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 20 Business
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
10
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
11
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wyman Street
12
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West State Street
13
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Schaumburg, 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 52.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Thacker Street
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Roselle Road
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR A61 / West Central Road
Turn left onto CR A61 / West Central Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.44
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(49.1 mi)
$3.44
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Rockford on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph
31% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
63°F
Cherry Valley, IL
30 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
7 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 13m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route contains no highway segments. Because you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 63.1 miles, you should expect a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a standard interstate cruise. There is no long-distance, uninterrupted stretch on this path, with the longest segment being 0 miles on West Thacker Street. The road's personality is defined by consistent local navigation rather than high-speed travel. Staying alert is essential, as the constant turns require your full attention throughout the duration of the trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 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 0.1 miles in near West Thacker Street.
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 60 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 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CR A61 / West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Schaumburg, IL
Full guide →Schaumburg is a city in Chicagoland, best known for its ever popular Woodfield Mall, the largest mall in Illinois. Its name is derived from a place in Germany.
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 13m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 49.1 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.44 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 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CR A61 / West Central Road): 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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