Origin
Rockford, IL
Late night in Rockford on Saturday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockford, IL to Long Grove, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Long Grove, IL
Ali Soheil
Trip Overview
The drive from Rockford, IL to Long Grove, IL covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Alpine Road, Charles Street, South Mall Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Long Grove, IL
Full guide →Long Grove is a village in Chicagoland.
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 27m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 66.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Alpine Road 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 Rockford, IL to Long Grove, IL is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Rockford, IL to Long Grove, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Alpine Road | — | — |
| Charles Street | — | — |
| South Mall Drive | — | — |
| Harrison Avenue | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| IL 59 | — | — |
| New Sutton Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Alpine Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford, IL and Long Grove, 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
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Alpine Road
4
Turn right
85 ft
·
4 sec
5
Turn right onto Charles Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Charles Street
6
Turn right onto South Mall Drive
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Mall Drive
7
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
9
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Chicago
11
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13
Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 59
14
Turn left onto New Sutton Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
New Sutton Road
15
Continue on Dundee Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dundee Road
16
Continue on Dundee Road
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Dundee Road
17
Turn left onto North Hicks Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hicks Road
18
Continue on North State Route 53
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Route 53
19
Turn left onto Robert Parker Coffin Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Parker Coffin Road
20
Turn right onto North Old McHenry Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Old McHenry Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Rockford, IL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Rockford, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Grove, IL
The final approach into Long Grove, 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
$10.33 one way
$20.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Long Grove, IL
Late night in Long Grove on Saturday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
21 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 27m 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 Long Grove, IL covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Alpine Road, Charles Street, South Mall Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.33 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 Rockford, IL to Long Grove, IL is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Rockford, IL to Long Grove, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rockford, IL to Long Grove, 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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