How far is Galena, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galena and Rockford is 68.91 miles (110.91 km).
Flight distance from Galena, IL to Rockford, IL is 68.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Galena to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galena, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 77.46 miles (124.65 km) by car.
Driving from Galena to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3151 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°25'0"N 90°25'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.4166700 |
| Longitude | -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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 Galena and Rockford
The distance between Galena and Rockford is 125 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 23 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 Galena and Rockford. The current time is 03:35:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.35 liters (2.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galena and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galena to Rockford is $9.86 (diesel $11.75).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $9.86 | $11.24 | $12.44 | $11.75 |
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 Galena and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
