Origin
Coral, IL
Afternoon in Coral on Friday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral, IL to Rockford, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coral, IL
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Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
Coral, IL to Rockford, IL is 33.8 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within Illinois's Midwest region. Expect a local feel for much of the trip, with a significant portion on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy leg of a larger journey without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll experience a mix of road types, including Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, East State Street, and West Coral Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.5 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. While the tollway offers a more direct path, be prepared for more frequent turns and changes in road character as you navigate local streets, particularly at the beginning and end of your journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near A44 / West Coral Road.
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 33.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (A44 / West Coral Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
A44 / West Coral Road
Turn left onto A44 / West Coral Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 23 / South State Street
Turn left onto IL 23 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 23 / South State Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 23 / South State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Enter roundabout toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 20.5 mi | 21m |
| East State Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| West Coral Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Wyman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Grant Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 20.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on US 20
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Grant Highway
2
Turn left onto A44
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Coral Road
3
Turn left onto IL 23
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
4
Enter roundabout onto IL 23
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
South State Street
5
Continue on IL 23
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South State Street
6
Enter roundabout
201 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
7
Continue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
8
Merge onto I 90
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 20 Business, State Street
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 20 Business
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
12
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
13
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wyman Street
14
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West State Street
15
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.43
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(20.5 mi)
$1.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Friday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coral, IL to Rockford, IL covers 33.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, East State Street, West Coral Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Coral, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (A44 / West Coral Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Coral, IL to Rockford, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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