How far is Pontiac, IL from Rockford, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pontiac and Rockford is 258.8 miles (416.5 km).

Flight distance from Pontiac, IL to Rockford, IL is 258.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Pontiac to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pontiac, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 294.07 miles (473.27 km) by car.

Driving from Pontiac to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Pontiac

City in Illinois, USA

Population 11176
GPS Coordinates 38°35'14"N 89°59'5"W
Latitude 38.5872700
Longitude -89.9848300
Altitude 176
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Pontiac and Rockford

The distance between Pontiac and Rockford is 473 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 15 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 Pontiac and Rockford. The current time is 19:17:20.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.28 liters (10.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pontiac and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pontiac to Rockford is $37.43 (diesel $44.62).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $37.43 $42.67 $47.23 $44.62

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 November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pontiac and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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