How far is Sterling, IL from Rockford, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Rockford is 45.46 miles (73.16 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, IL to Rockford, IL is 45.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 72.08 miles (116 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 13 minutes.

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#1 Sterling

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States

Population 14313
GPS Coordinates 41°47'19"N 89°41'46"W
Latitude 41.7886400
Longitude -89.6962200
Altitude 201
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Rockford

The distance between Sterling and Rockford is 116 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 Sterling and Rockford. The current time is 18:40:51.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.63 liters (2.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Rockford is $9.17 (diesel $10.94).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $9.17 $10.46 $11.57 $10.94

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Rockford (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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