How far is Murphysboro, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Murphysboro and Rockford is 311.64 miles (501.53 km).
Flight distance from Murphysboro, IL to Rockford, IL is 311.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Murphysboro to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Murphysboro, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 360.39 miles (579.99 km) by car.
Driving from Murphysboro to Rockford will take approximately 05 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Murphysboro
Town in Illinois
| Population | 7384 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°45'52"N 89°20'6"W |
| Latitude | 37.7645000 |
| Longitude | -89.3350900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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 Murphysboro and Rockford
The distance between Murphysboro and Rockford is 580 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 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 Murphysboro and Rockford. The current time is 23:06:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.14 liters (12.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphysboro and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphysboro to Rockford is $45.87 (diesel $54.68).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $45.87 | $52.29 | $57.87 | $54.68 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Murphysboro and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
