Origin
Rockford, IL
Night in Rockford on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockford, IL to Deer Park, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockford, IL
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Deer Park, IL
Muzin Kahraman
Trip Overview
This 61.4-mile drive from Rockford, IL to Deer Park, IL will take about 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. It's a manageable one-day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll primarily be on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, New Sutton Road, and West State Street, with about 41.5 miles on the tollway being your longest uninterrupted stretch. Expect a fuel cost of around $10 for this journey. Since both your origin and destination are in the Midwest, you'll remain within the familiar regional landscape throughout your trip.
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
30.7 miles from Rockford, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating a variety of surface streets and local roads. While there's a significant 41.5-mile segment on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, the overall profile suggests frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between different road types. Be prepared for a less monotonous experience than a pure interstate cruise, with opportunities to engage with the local environment more directly.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 41.5 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 4.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 61.4 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 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28.6 mi into trip
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~38m in
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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.
7
50.4 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward IL 59
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward IL 59
5
50.8 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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IL 59 / New Sutton Road
Turn left onto IL 59 / New Sutton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 41.5 mi | 44m |
| New Sutton Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West State Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Charles Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Dundee Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Lake Cook Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Alpine Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 41.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford, IL and Deer Park, IL.
1
Start on West State Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West State Street
2
Turn right onto South Alpine Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Alpine Road
3
Continue on South Alpine Road
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Alpine Road
4
Turn right
87 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn right onto Charles Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Charles Street
6
Turn right onto South Mall Drive
388 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Mall Drive
7
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
9
Merge onto I 39; US 51
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 39; US 51
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 90
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 59
Toward IL 59
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto IL 59
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on IL 59; IL 68
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dundee Road
16
Continue on IL 59
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
New Sutton Road
17
Continue on South Hough Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hough Street
18
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on Lake Cook Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lake Cook Road
20
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Cook Road
22
Turn left onto Deerpath Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Deerpath Road
23
Arrive at destination
Deerpath Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 21 minutes, this trip offers flexibility for departure times. You won't need to meticulously plan extensive stops. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in the Chicago metropolitan area, which you'll be approaching. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially if you plan on making any detours, as the estimated fuel cost is $10. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when transitioning from the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway onto New Sutton Road, as this is a key point where the driving character shifts.
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 30.7 miles from Rockford, IL, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 61.4 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 40m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Park, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL
This is one driving day of about 61.4 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rockford, 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 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Rockford, IL · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Rockford, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deer Park, IL
The final approach into Deer Park, 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 Deer Park, 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
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.90
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(41.5 mi)
$2.90
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
$10
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Deer Park, IL
Night in Deer Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°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
5 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 Rockford, IL to Deer Park, IL covers 61.4 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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, New Sutton Road, West State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Rockford, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.60 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 11 significant decision points across 61.4 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 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rockford, IL to Deer Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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