How far is Sparta, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sparta and Rockford is 288.39 miles (464.11 km).
Flight distance from Sparta, IL to Rockford, IL is 288.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Sparta to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sparta, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 322.04 miles (518.27 km) by car.
Driving from Sparta to Rockford will take approximately 05 hours 11 minutes.
#1 Sparta
City in Randolph County, Illinois
| Population | 4202 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°7'23"N 89°42'6"W |
| Latitude | 38.1231100 |
| Longitude | -89.7017700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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 Sparta and Rockford
The distance between Sparta and Rockford is 518 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 45 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 Sparta and Rockford. The current time is 13:59:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.02 liters (11.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sparta and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sparta to Rockford is $40.99 (diesel $48.86).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $40.99 | $46.73 | $51.72 | $48.86 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sparta and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
