How far is Granite City, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Granite City and Rockford is 252.79 miles (406.82 km).
Flight distance from Granite City, IL to Rockford, IL is 252.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Granite City to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Granite City, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 291.13 miles (468.53 km) by car.
Driving from Granite City to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25662 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°42'5"N 90°8'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.7014400 |
| Longitude | -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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 Granite City and Rockford
The distance between Granite City and Rockford is 469 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 12 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 Granite City and Rockford. The current time is 18:23:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.89 liters (10.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Granite City and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Granite City to Rockford is $37.05 (diesel $44.17).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.05 | $42.24 | $46.75 | $44.17 |
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 November 12, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Granite 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.
