How far is River Forest, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between River Forest and Rockford is 70.52 miles (113.5 km).
Flight distance from River Forest, IL to Rockford, IL is 70.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from River Forest to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from River Forest, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 81.7 miles (131.48 km) by car.
Driving from River Forest to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.
#1 River Forest
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10694 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°53'52"N 87°48'50"W |
| Latitude | 41.8978100 |
| Longitude | -87.8139500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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 River Forest and Rockford
The distance between River Forest and Rockford is 131 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 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 River Forest and Rockford. The current time is 20:56:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.91 liters (2.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between River Forest and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from River Forest to Rockford is $10.4 (diesel $12.4).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $10.4 | $11.85 | $13.12 | $12.4 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between River 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.
