How far is Elgin, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elgin and Rockford is 44.66 miles (71.87 km).
Flight distance from Elgin, IL to Rockford, IL is 44.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elgin, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 52.58 miles (84.61 km) by car.
Driving from Elgin to Rockford will take approximately 00 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.
| Population | 110196 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0372500 |
| Longitude | -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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 Elgin and Rockford
The distance between Elgin and Rockford is 85 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 56 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 Elgin and Rockford. The current time is 13:02:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.02 liters (1.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elgin and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elgin to Rockford is $6.69 (diesel $7.98).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $6.69 | $7.63 | $8.44 | $7.98 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elgin and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
