The drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Rockford, IL covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Tri-State Tollway, East State Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Evergreen Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 99.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 99.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 61.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 2.4 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 99.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (West 93rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip|~4m in|West 93rd Street
Turn left onto West 93rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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28.5 mi into trip|~40m 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
28.7 mi into trip|~40m 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
29 mi into trip|~41m 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
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 Evergreen Park, IL to Rockford, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
28.5 mi in|~40m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
61.8 mi
1h 6m
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi
27m
East State Street
6 mi
10m
West 95th Street
4.3 mi
8m
West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
1m
East Jefferson Street
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
South Cicero Avenue
0.3 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 Evergreen Park, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20
0.2 mi·24 sec·West 95th Street
2
Continue on US 12; US 20
2.2 mi·3 min·West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto IL 50
0.3 mi·34 sec·South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West 93rd Street
1.2 mi·1 min·West 93rd Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Southwest Highway
0.3 mi·33 sec·Southwest Highway
6
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
1.9 mi·4 min·West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: WisconsinUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 294
12 mi·14 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
10 mi·13 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 40Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: RockfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 90
0.2 mi·12 sec·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward US 20 Business, State Street
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
17
Turn straight onto US 20 Business
6.0 mi·10 min·East State Street
18
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·East Jefferson Street
19
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Wyman Street
20
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft·2 sec·West State Street
21
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Trip Plan
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 49.6 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockford, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evergreen Park, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Evergreen Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 99.1 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Evergreen Park, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Evergreen Park, IL
· 1h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Jane Addams Memorial Tollway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
Arriving in Rockford, IL
The final approach into Rockford, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rockford, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.49 one way
$30.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.01
$34.02
premium
$4.89
$19.07
$38.14
diesel
$5.61
$21.88
$43.76
Estimated Tolls: $5.63
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(61.6 mi)$4.31
Tri-state Tollway
(22 mi)$1.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.7
0
$10.41
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.67
$3.96
EV Truck/SUV
39.6
0
$13.87
$6.34
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Evergreen Park, IL
Morning
in Evergreen Park on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rockford, IL
Morning
in Rockford on Saturday
Local time
10:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 3m 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 Evergreen Park, IL to Rockford, IL covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Tri-State Tollway, East State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Evergreen Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.49 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 99.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (West 93rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Rockford, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
