How far is Petersburg, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Rockford is 257.88 miles (415.01 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, IL to Rockford, IL is 257.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 289.94 miles (466.61 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
City in Menard County, Illinois
| Population | 2207 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°35'32"N 89°55'16"W |
| Latitude | 38.5922700 |
| Longitude | -89.9212100 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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 Petersburg and Rockford
The distance between Petersburg and Rockford is 467 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 11 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 Petersburg and Rockford. The current time is 04:19:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 51 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 38.73 liters (10.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Rockford is $36.9 (diesel $43.99).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.9 | $42.07 | $46.56 | $43.99 |
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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 Petersburg and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
