How far is Chicago, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chicago and Rockford is 79.58 miles (128.07 km).
Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Rockford, IL is 79.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Chicago to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 90.07 miles (144.96 km) by car.
Driving from Chicago to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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 Chicago and Rockford
The distance between Chicago and Rockford is 145 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 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 Chicago and Rockford. The current time is 03:06:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.03 liters (3.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Rockford is $11.46 (diesel $13.67).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $11.46 | $13.07 | $14.47 | $13.67 |
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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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chicago and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
