How far is Metropolis, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Metropolis and Rockford is 354.28 miles (570.15 km).
Flight distance from Metropolis, IL to Rockford, IL is 354.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 50 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 45 minutes to travel from Metropolis to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Metropolis, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 416.42 miles (670.16 km) by car.
Driving from Metropolis to Rockford will take approximately 06 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Metropolis
Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants
| Population | 5885 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°9'4"N 88°43'55"W |
| Latitude | 37.1511700 |
| Longitude | -88.7320000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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 Metropolis and Rockford
The distance between Metropolis and Rockford is 670 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 26 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 Metropolis and Rockford. The current time is 04:48:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 55.62 liters (14.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Metropolis and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metropolis to Rockford is $53 (diesel $63.18).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $53 | $60.42 | $66.87 | $63.18 |
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 Metropolis and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
