How far is Central City, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Central City and Rockford is 257.18 miles (413.9 km).
Flight distance from Central City, IL to Rockford, IL is 257.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Central City to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Central City, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 282.11 miles (454.01 km) by car.
Driving from Central City to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Central City
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1107 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'56"N 89°7'37"W |
| Latitude | 38.5489400 |
| Longitude | -89.1270100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the northwestern part of the state. Rockford is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Rockford Art Museum and the Burpee Museum of Natural History.
| Population | 144835 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°16'16"N 89°5'38"W |
| Latitude | 42.2711300 |
| Longitude | -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rockford: West State Street (-89.094046,42.271066)
Estimated Travel Time Between Central City and Rockford
The distance between Central City and Rockford is 454 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Central City and Rockford. The current time is 03:20:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.68 liters (9.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central City and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central City to Rockford is $35.91 (diesel $42.81).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.91 | $40.93 | $45.3 | $42.81 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central City and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
