Origin
South Beloit, IL
Afternoon in South Beloit on Friday
Local time
2:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Beloit, IL to Rockford, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Beloit, IL
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Rockford, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 18-mile drive from South Beloit, IL to Rockford, IL takes about 28 minutes and is perfect for a quick day trip within the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, it's a very budget-friendly excursion. You'll primarily navigate local streets like North 2nd Street, Gardner Street, and East Jefferson Street, making it a turn-heavy local experience rather than a highway cruise. Since it's such a short distance, no overnight stays are necessary, offering you plenty of flexibility for when you want to travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 on this route, with a 0% highway share contributing to its community-focused feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.6 miles along North 2nd Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you navigate through town. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and local road conditions, so be prepared for a more engaging, stop-and-go experience as you make your way across town.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 2nd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 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 0.9 miles in near IL 251 / North 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (IL 251 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 20 Business / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (North Wyman Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 251 / North 2nd Street
Turn right onto IL 251 / North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 20 Business / East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto US 20 Business / East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North Wyman Street
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
Navigation decision point
4
18 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West State Street
Turn right onto West State Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 2nd Street | 16.6 mi | 25m |
| Gardner Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Wyman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 2nd Street
— 16.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Beloit, IL and Rockford, IL.
1
Start on IL 75
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gardner Street
2
Turn right onto IL 251
17 mi
·
25 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 20 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
4
Turn left onto North Wyman Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Wyman Street
5
Turn right onto West State Street
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
West State Street
6
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Rockford, IL
Afternoon in Rockford on Friday
Local time
2:23 PM
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
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
28m 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 South Beloit, IL to Rockford, IL covers 18 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 2nd Street, Gardner Street, East Jefferson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from South Beloit, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.81 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 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (IL 251 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 20 Business / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (North Wyman Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from South Beloit, IL to Rockford, 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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