Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Hickory Hills, IL to Rockford, IL

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

94.7 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Hickory Hills, IL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Rockford, IL, IL

Rockford, IL

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 94.7-mile drive from Hickory Hills, IL, to Rockford, IL, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 55 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate using the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and the Tri-State Tollway, with East State Street being your final approach. With a fuel cost around $15 and no designated stops in the data, this trip offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. Given its relatively short duration, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or a relaxed start to a longer adventure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Hickory Hills, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 94.7-mile route, despite segments on major tollways. While 0% of this drive is on highways, you will experience a significant stretch of 61.8 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, offering a period of more consistent speed. The character of the drive will shift from urban and suburban approaches to more open stretches before a final transition into Rockford. This blend means you’ll need to be attentive to changes in road conditions and speed limits.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 13.8 miles in near I 294 / Tri-State Tollway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 94.7 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 13.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
13.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.2 mi into trip | ~32m 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
24.4 mi into trip | ~33m 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
24.6 mi into trip | ~33m 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
25.6 mi into trip | ~35m 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.

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 Hickory Hills, IL to Rockford, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.

Chicago

24.2 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 61.8 mi 1h 6m
Tri-State Tollway 22.4 mi 28m
East State Street 6 mi 10m
East Jefferson Street 0.7 mi 1m
West 95th Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Roberts Road 0.5 mi 1m
91st Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Wyman Street 0.2 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 Hickory Hills, IL and Rockford, IL.

1

Start on 91st Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 91st Street
2

Turn right onto South Roberts Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Roberts Road
3

Turn left onto US 12; US 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 95th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
5

Merge onto I 294

12 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

10 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

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.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 90

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 20 Business, State Street
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
14

Turn straight onto US 20 Business

6.0 mi · 10 min · East State Street
15

Turn right onto US 20 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
16

Turn left onto North Wyman Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Wyman Street
17

Turn right onto West State Street

75 ft · 2 sec · West State Street
18

Arrive at destination

West State Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 55-minute duration, leaving Hickory Hills, IL, in the morning allows ample time to reach Rockford, IL, without feeling rushed. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to decide on breaks as needed, perhaps during the 61.8-mile stretch on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $15 for the trip, and be prepared for the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. A good tip is to check your GPS for real-time traffic updates before you depart, especially if you're traveling during peak commuting hours.

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 47.4 miles from Hickory Hills, IL, or about 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 59m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockford, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Hickory Hills, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Hickory Hills, IL

This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hickory Hills, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 47.4 mi from Hickory Hills, IL · 59m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

47 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

Elgin, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elgin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Hickory Hills, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.81 one way

$29.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.26 $32.51
premium $4.89 $18.22 $36.45
diesel $5.61 $20.91 $41.82

Estimated Tolls: $5.66

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (61.6 mi) $4.31
Tri-state Tollway (22.4 mi) $1.35

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

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.4 0 $9.94 $4.55
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.29 $3.79
EV Truck/SUV 37.9 0 $13.26 $6.06

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Hickory Hills, IL

Late night in Hickory Hills on Wednesday

Local time

12:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Rockford, IL

Late night in Rockford on Wednesday

Local time

12:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

2 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 55m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hickory Hills, IL to Rockford, IL covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 47.4 miles from Hickory Hills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.81 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 15 significant decision points across 94.7 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 13.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hickory Hills, IL to Rockford, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Rockford, IL

Cambria, IL 347.1 mi · 6h 47m Norris City, IL 346.1 mi · 6h 52m Campton, IL 339.9 mi · 6h 31m Douglas, IL 298.3 mi · 5h 35m

More from Hickory Hills, IL

Springfield, IL 188.9 mi · 3h 37m Waukegan, IL 55.7 mi · 1h 13m Bolingbrook, IL 17.5 mi · 29m

More trips to Rockford, IL

Rosiclare, IL 387 mi Norris City, IL 347.7 mi Royalton, IL 342.1 mi De Soto, IL 333.1 mi Spring Garden, IL 317.3 mi Lawrenceville, IL 316.4 mi

Explore more options from Hickory Hills, IL or browse trips ending in Rockford, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.

Explore maps for Hickory Hills, IL or Rockford, IL on MapSof.net.