How far is Rockford, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rockford and Chicago is 79.58 miles (128.07 km).

Flight distance from Rockford, IL to Chicago, IL is 79.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Rockford to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rockford, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 90.35 miles (145.41 km) by car.

Driving from Rockford to Chicago will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rockford and Chicago

The distance between Rockford and Chicago is 145 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 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 Chicago. The current time is 02:49:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.07 liters (3.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockford and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockford to Chicago is $11.5 (diesel $13.71).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $11.5 $13.11 $14.51 $13.71

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 Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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