How far is Waterloo, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waterloo and Rockford is 277.53 miles (446.63 km).
Flight distance from Waterloo, IL to Rockford, IL is 277.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Waterloo to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waterloo, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 313.35 miles (504.29 km) by car.
Driving from Waterloo to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Waterloo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10536 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'9"N 90°8'59"W |
| Latitude | 38.3358900 |
| Longitude | -90.1498300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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 Waterloo and Rockford
The distance between Waterloo and Rockford is 504 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 36 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 Waterloo and Rockford. The current time is 04:13:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.86 liters (11.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waterloo and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waterloo to Rockford is $39.88 (diesel $47.55).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.88 | $45.47 | $50.32 | $47.55 |
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 Waterloo and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
