How far is Galesburg, IL from Rockford, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Galesburg and Rockford is 112.75 miles (181.45 km).

Flight distance from Galesburg, IL to Rockford, IL is 112.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Galesburg to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Galesburg, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 153.64 miles (247.25 km) by car.

Driving from Galesburg to Rockford will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Galesburg

County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States

Population 29803
GPS Coordinates 40°56'52"N 90°22'16"W
Latitude 40.9478200
Longitude -90.3712400
Altitude 235
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 Galesburg and Rockford

The distance between Galesburg and Rockford is 247 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 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 Galesburg and Rockford. The current time is 21:23:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.52 liters (5.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galesburg and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galesburg to Rockford is $19.55 (diesel $23.31).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $19.55 $22.29 $24.67 $23.31

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 October 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galesburg 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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