How far is Thornton, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Thornton and Rockford is 90.53 miles (145.69 km).
Flight distance from Thornton, IL to Rockford, IL is 90.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Thornton to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Thornton, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 114.37 miles (184.07 km) by car.
Driving from Thornton to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Thornton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 2367 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°34'5"N 87°36'29"W |
| Latitude | 41.5680900 |
| Longitude | -87.6081000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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 Thornton and Rockford
The distance between Thornton and Rockford is 184 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 02 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 Thornton and Rockford. The current time is 10:14:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.28 liters (4.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Thornton and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Thornton to Rockford is $14.56 (diesel $17.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $14.56 | $16.6 | $18.37 | $17.35 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Thornton and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
