How far is Shields, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shields and Rockford is 263.54 miles (424.13 km).
Flight distance from Shields, IL to Rockford, IL is 263.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Shields to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shields, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 315.72 miles (508.1 km) by car.
Driving from Shields to Rockford will take approximately 05 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Shields
Township in Lake County, Illinois
| Population | 36451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°28'4"N 88°42'48"W |
| Latitude | 38.4678300 |
| Longitude | -88.7133900 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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 Shields and Rockford
The distance between Shields and Rockford is 508 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 38 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 Shields and Rockford. The current time is 05:04:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.17 liters (11.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shields and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shields to Rockford is $40.18 (diesel $47.91).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $40.18 | $45.81 | $50.7 | $47.91 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shields and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
