How far is Lake Forest, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Rockford is 64.09 miles (103.15 km).
Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Rockford, IL is 64.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 95.24 miles (153.27 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Forest to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.2586300 |
| Longitude | -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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 Lake Forest and Rockford
The distance between Lake Forest and Rockford is 153 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 42 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 Lake Forest and Rockford. The current time is 07:14:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.72 liters (3.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Rockford is $12.12 (diesel $14.45).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $12.12 | $13.82 | $15.29 | $14.45 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
