How far is Joliet, IL from Rockford, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Joliet and Rockford is 73.19 miles (117.79 km).

Flight distance from Joliet, IL to Rockford, IL is 73.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Joliet to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Joliet, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 112.77 miles (181.48 km) by car.

Driving from Joliet to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Population 85583
GPS Coordinates 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W
Latitude 41.5251900
Longitude -88.0834000
Altitude 165
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 Joliet and Rockford

The distance between Joliet and Rockford is 181 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 00 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 Joliet and Rockford. The current time is 07:46:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.06 liters (3.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Joliet and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Joliet to Rockford is $14.35 (diesel $17.11).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $14.35 $16.36 $18.11 $17.11

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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