How far is East Alton, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between East Alton and Rockford is 240.28 miles (386.69 km).
Flight distance from East Alton, IL to Rockford, IL is 240.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from East Alton to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from East Alton, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 281.28 miles (452.68 km) by car.
Driving from East Alton to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 25 minutes.
#1 East Alton
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5922 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'49"N 90°6'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.8803300 |
| Longitude | -90.1112200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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 East Alton and Rockford
The distance between East Alton and Rockford is 453 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 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 East Alton and Rockford. The current time is 08:12:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.57 liters (9.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Alton and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Alton to Rockford is $35.8 (diesel $42.68).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.8 | $40.81 | $45.17 | $42.68 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between East 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.
