How far is Elgin, IL from Rockford, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elgin and Rockford is 44.66 miles (71.87 km).

Flight distance from Elgin, IL to Rockford, IL is 44.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elgin, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 52.58 miles (84.61 km) by car.

Driving from Elgin to Rockford will take approximately 00 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Elgin

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.

Population 110196
GPS Coordinates 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W
Latitude 42.0372500
Longitude -88.2811900
Altitude 227
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Elgin and Rockford

The distance between Elgin and Rockford is 85 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 56 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 Elgin and Rockford. The current time is 16:05:57.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.02 liters (1.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elgin and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elgin to Rockford is $6.69 (diesel $7.98).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $6.69 $7.63 $8.44 $7.98

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elgin and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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