Origin
Franklin Park, IL
Late night in Franklin Park on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Park, 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
1h 21m
Distance
78.6 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Park, IL
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Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin Park, IL to Rockford, IL covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 25th Avenue, Irving Park Road, I 294 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 78.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
25th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Franklin Park, IL to Rockford, IL is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Park, IL to Rockford, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 25th Avenue | — | — |
| Irving Park Road | — | — |
| I 294 | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| I 190 West | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
25th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
46 ft
·
10 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
25th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Irving Park Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Irving Park Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
5
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 Toll West: Rockford
9
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business, State Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 20 Business, State Street
12
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
13
Turn straight onto East State Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
14
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
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 your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.3 mi from Franklin Park, IL · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Franklin Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.29 one way
$24.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 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 | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
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
18 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
1h 21m 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 Franklin Park, IL to Rockford, IL covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 25th Avenue, Irving Park Road, I 294. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 miles from Franklin Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.29 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.
The drive from Franklin Park, IL to Rockford, IL is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Park, IL to Rockford, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin Park, 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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