Origin
Rockford, IL
Afternoon in Rockford on Saturday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockford, IL to Hanover Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Hanover Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
The drive from Rockford, IL to Hanover Park, IL covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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, South Barrington Road, West State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 44 mi | 47m |
| South Barrington Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| West State Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Charles Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Alpine Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 39 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Mall Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 44 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford, IL and Hanover 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
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 62
Toward Barrington Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward South Barrington Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto South Barrington Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South Barrington Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Sycamore Avenue
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sycamore Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Sycamore Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Rockford, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
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
|
~38m 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.
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Barrington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward Barrington Road
7
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Barrington Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward South Barrington Road
5
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
South Barrington Road
Turn right onto South Barrington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.05 one way
$18.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.07
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(44 mi)
$3.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Hanover Park, IL
Afternoon in Hanover Park on Saturday
Local time
2:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Cherry Valley, IL
29 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
57.9 mi in 1h 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 8.8 miles in near I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hanover Park, IL
Full guide →Founded 1958
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.07 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hanover Park, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 52.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hanover Park, IL before heading back.
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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