How far is Independence, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Rockford is 209.01 miles (336.37 km).
Flight distance from Independence, IL to Rockford, IL is 209.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Independence to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 274.66 miles (442.03 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Independence
Township in Saline County, Illinois
| Population | 1044 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°31'53"N 90°47'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.5314400 |
| Longitude | -90.7915200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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 Independence and Rockford
The distance between Independence and Rockford is 442 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 54 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 Independence and Rockford. The current time is 17:25:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.69 liters (9.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Rockford is $34.96 (diesel $41.68).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $34.96 | $39.85 | $44.11 | $41.68 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
