Origin
Schiller Park, IL
Late night in Schiller Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schiller Park, 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 26m
Distance
72.6 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schiller Park, IL
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Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
This 72.6-mile drive from Schiller Park, IL to Rockford, IL will take about 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Your journey will primarily utilize the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and East State Street, with a portion on the Tri-State Tollway. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this drive is quite economical. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience as you navigate through the Midwest region of Illinois. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route offers flexibility for departure times and potential stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 61.8 mi | 1h 6m |
| East State Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Irving Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Wyman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 25th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schiller Park, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
25th Avenue
3
Turn right onto IL 19
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Irving Park Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
5
Merge onto I 294
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 40
Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 20 Business, State Street
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 20 Business
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
14
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
15
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wyman Street
16
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West State Street
17
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Schiller Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jane Addams Memorial Tollway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
25th Avenue
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
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.
Exit 40
Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International A...
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chi...
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.35 one way
$22.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.39
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(61.6 mi)
$4.31
Tri-state Tollway
(1.3 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Rockford, IL
Late night in Rockford on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 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
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
8 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 26m 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?
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll encounter more frequent directional changes than on a straightforward interstate. While it features a significant stretch of 61.8 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, the overall character is not defined by a highway grind, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The drive will likely involve navigating through varied local road conditions as you transition between main thoroughfares. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with numerous turns and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.8 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 25th Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (25th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Schiller Park, IL
Full guide →Schiller Park is a Western Suburbs (Illinois) of Chicago, just southeast of O'Hare International Airport.
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 26m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.8 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.39 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rockford, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (25th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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