How far is Evanston, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Evanston and Rockford is 73.64 miles (118.52 km).
Flight distance from Evanston, IL to Rockford, IL is 73.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Evanston to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Evanston, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 85.79 miles (138.07 km) by car.
Driving from Evanston to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
| Population | 72683 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W |
| Latitude | 42.0411400 |
| Longitude | -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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 Evanston and Rockford
The distance between Evanston and Rockford is 138 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 32 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 Evanston and Rockford. The current time is 05:28:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.46 liters (3.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Evanston and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Evanston to Rockford is $10.92 (diesel $13.02).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $10.92 | $12.45 | $13.78 | $13.02 |
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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 Evanston and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
