How far is Carbondale, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carbondale and Rockford is 314.02 miles (505.36 km).
Flight distance from Carbondale, IL to Rockford, IL is 314.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carbondale, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 366.9 miles (590.47 km) by car.
Driving from Carbondale to Rockford will take approximately 05 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Carbondale
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 25036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W |
| Latitude | 37.7272700 |
| Longitude | -89.2167500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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 Carbondale and Rockford
The distance between Carbondale and Rockford is 590 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 33 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 Carbondale and Rockford. The current time is 09:21:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.01 liters (12.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Rockford is $46.7 (diesel $55.67).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $46.7 | $53.24 | $58.92 | $55.67 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
