Origin
Cherry Valley, IL
Afternoon in Cherry Valley on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Valley, IL to Rockford, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Valley, IL
Pham Ngoc Anh
Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Cherry Valley and Rockford, this 13-mile trip is an efficient option that takes roughly 18 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so short, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Mill Road, U, and Harrison Avenue to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is a very budget-friendly transit. Both locations are situated within the Midwest, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. Whether you are commuting or just crossing town, this straightforward route offers a practical way to connect these two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Charles Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Alpine Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Perryville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East State Street
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Valley, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on East State Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East State Street
2
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mill Road
3
Turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
6
Turn right onto South Perryville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Perryville Road
7
Turn left onto Charles Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles Street
8
Turn right onto South Alpine Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Alpine Road
9
Turn left onto US 20 Business
2.7 mi
·
4 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Charles Street
Turn left onto Charles Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Alpine Road
Turn right onto South Alpine Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 20 Business / East State Street
Turn left onto US 20 Business / East State Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Wyman Street
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West State Street
Turn right onto West State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Rockford on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 to 25 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 5:49AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 5:49AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
31 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
16m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a long-distance cruise. Since the route features 0% highway driving, you will spend the entire 13 miles navigating local roads. There is no "longest stretch" to speak of, as the path along Mill Road is characterized by frequent transitions rather than long, uninterrupted segments. The personality of this drive is strictly local, requiring your full attention as you navigate the turns between Cherry Valley and Rockford. It is a functional, no-frills route that prioritizes direct local access over high-speed travel.
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: 3 mi on East State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 2 miles in near Charles Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Charles Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (South Alpine Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 20 Business / East State Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 3 miles on East State Street. 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 2 miles (Charles Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (South Alpine Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (US 20 Business / East 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 Trip.ovh 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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