How far is Chester, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Rockford is 303.52 miles (488.46 km).
Flight distance from Chester, IL to Rockford, IL is 303.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Chester to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 345.89 miles (556.65 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Rockford will take approximately 05 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in Illinois
| Population | 8145 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'49"N 89°49'19"W |
| Latitude | 37.9136600 |
| Longitude | -89.8220500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Chester and Rockford
The distance between Chester and Rockford is 557 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 11 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 Chester and Rockford. The current time is 18:25:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 46.2 liters (12.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Rockford is $44.02 (diesel $52.48).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $44.02 | $50.19 | $55.55 | $52.48 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
