Origin
Somerset, IL
Morning in Somerset on Monday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, IL to Rockford, IL
Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
391.6 mi
630 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 4m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Somerset, IL to Rockford, IL covers 391.6 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Deneal Road, South Commercial Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
195.8 miles from Somerset, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 391.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Deneal 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerset, IL to Rockford, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deneal Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Public Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Deneal Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on Somerset Road
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
Somerset Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Deneal Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Deneal Road
3
Continue on Deneal Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Deneal Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right
2.8 mi
·
3 min
5
Continue straight
5.9 mi
·
9 min
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Commercial Street
7
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
8
Take the exit slight right
174 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
32 mi
·
47 min
·
North Main Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
407 ft
·
10 sec
·
Public Square
11
Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 50: Salem, Sandoval
16
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Poplar Street
18
Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Poplar
19
Turn right onto 150E
10 mi
·
11 min
·
150E
20
Continue on 300E
13 mi
·
15 min
·
300E
21
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
22
Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
23
Continue on County Road 875 East
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
24
Continue on South Superior Street
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
25
Continue on County Road 2400 East
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
26
Continue on Fair Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
27
Continue on South Poplar Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Poplar Street
28
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
29
Turn left onto Cedar Street
381 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cedar Street
30
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
31
Continue on North 2600 East Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2600 East Road
32
Turn left
29 mi
·
33 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward Decatur
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Decatur
34
Keep slight right to continue on Decatur
144 ft
·
4 sec
·
Decatur
35
Turn straight onto South Business Route 51
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Business Route 51
36
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
37
Continue on South Franklin Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Franklin Street
38
Continue on North Water Street
27 mi
·
36 min
·
North Water Street
39
Continue on North 1450 East Road
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North 1450 East Road
40
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
120 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 39 North: Rockford
42
Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
43
Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
44
Take the exit slight right toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
45
Keep slight right
282 ft
·
7 sec
46
Turn straight onto South Main Street
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
47
Turn right onto West State Street
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
West State Street
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.8 miles from Somerset, IL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
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 86 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.8 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, IL
This is one driving day of about 391.6 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Somerset, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 195.8 mi from Somerset, IL · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
196 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195.8 miles from Somerset, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$59.48 one way
$118.96 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $65.57 | $131.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $73.93 | $147.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $87.00 | $174.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.5 | 1 | $41.12 | $18.80 |
| Efficient EV | 97.9 | 1 | $34.27 | $15.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.6 | 1 | $54.82 | $25.06 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Rockford on Monday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
21 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
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Somerset, IL to Rockford, IL covers 391.6 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Deneal Road, South Commercial Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 195.8 miles from Somerset, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Somerset, IL to Rockford, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somerset, IL to Rockford, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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