Origin
Kingston, IL
Late night in Kingston on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, IL to Rockford, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Rockford, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 24-mile drive from Kingston to Rockford, Illinois, is a quick 43-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on local roads, with Cherry Valley Road, East State Street, and Charles Street guiding your way. With no highway driving involved and a low fuel cost of just $4, this route is an easy addition to any Midwest exploration. The short distance and duration mean you can easily fit this into a day of travel without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 24-mile journey. You won't encounter any highway miles, keeping you on surface streets for the entire 43-minute trip. The longest stretch without a turn is 12.2 miles along Cherry Valley Road. This route offers a consistent local road experience, so be prepared for traffic lights and intersections as you navigate through towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cherry Valley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.9 miles in near CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Wyman Street
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
Navigation decision point
4
24 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West State Street
Turn right onto West State Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Valley Road | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| East State Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Charles Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Five Points Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Alpine Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Genoa Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cherry Valley Road
— 12.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CH 26
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Five Points Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CH 21
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Cherry Valley Road
4
Continue on Genoa Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Genoa Road
5
Continue on Genoa Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Genoa Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Walnut Street
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
7
Turn left onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Street
8
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mill Road
9
Turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
12
Turn right onto South Perryville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Perryville Road
13
Turn left onto Charles Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles Street
14
Turn right onto South Alpine Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Alpine Road
15
Turn left onto US 20 Business
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East State Street
16
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
17
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wyman Street
18
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West State Street
19
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
2:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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 Kingston, IL to Rockford, IL covers 24 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cherry Valley Road, East State Street, Charles Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Kingston, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 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 straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CH 21 / Cherry Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kingston, IL to Rockford, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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