How far is Rockford, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rockford and Des Plaines is 64.15 miles (103.24 km).

Flight distance from Rockford, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 64.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Rockford to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rockford, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 72.67 miles (116.95 km) by car.

Driving from Rockford to Des Plaines will take approximately 01 hours 17 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 Des Plaines

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.

Population 58179
GPS Coordinates 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W
Latitude 42.0333600
Longitude -87.8834000
Altitude 193
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rockford and Des Plaines

The distance between Rockford and Des Plaines is 117 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 17 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 Des Plaines. The current time is 02:34:02.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.71 liters (2.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockford and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockford to Des Plaines is $9.25 (diesel $11.03).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $9.25 $10.54 $11.67 $11.03

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 Des Plaines (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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