How far is Empire, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Empire and Rockford is 137.28 miles (220.93 km).
Flight distance from Empire, IL to Rockford, IL is 137.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Empire to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Empire, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 156.64 miles (252.09 km) by car.
Driving from Empire to Rockford will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Empire
Township in McLean County, Illinois
| Population | 4024 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°18'20"N 88°42'27"W |
| Latitude | 40.3055900 |
| Longitude | -88.7075700 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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 Empire and Rockford
The distance between Empire and Rockford is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Empire and Rockford. The current time is 05:27:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.92 liters (5.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Empire and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Empire to Rockford is $19.94 (diesel $23.77).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.94 | $22.73 | $25.15 | $23.77 |
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 Empire and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
