How far is Rockford, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockford and Bloomington is 123.57 miles (198.87 km).
Flight distance from Rockford, IL to Bloomington, IL is 123.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Rockford to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockford, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 135.48 miles (218.04 km) by car.
Driving from Rockford to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rockford and Bloomington
The distance between Rockford and Bloomington is 218 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 25 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 Rockford and Bloomington. The current time is 02:47:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.1 liters (4.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockford and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockford to Bloomington is $17.24 (diesel $20.56).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $17.24 | $19.66 | $21.76 | $20.56 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockford and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
