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.
#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 |
#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 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 22:18:06.
| 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 May 10, 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.
