How far is Alton, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Rockford is 240.47 miles (387 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IL to Rockford, IL is 240.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Alton to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 284.84 miles (458.41 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26049 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°53'26"N 90°11'3"W |
| Latitude | 38.8906000 |
| Longitude | -90.1842800 |
| 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 Alton and Rockford
The distance between Alton and Rockford is 458 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 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 Alton and Rockford. The current time is 14:56:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.05 liters (10.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Rockford is $36.25 (diesel $43.22).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.25 | $41.33 | $45.74 | $43.22 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
