How far is Lake Forest, IL from Rockford, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Rockford is 64.09 miles (103.15 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, IL to Rockford, IL is 64.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 95.24 miles (153.27 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population 19379
GPS Coordinates 42°15'31"N 87°50'26"W
Latitude 42.2586300
Longitude -87.8406300
Altitude 210
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 Lake Forest and Rockford

The distance between Lake Forest and Rockford is 153 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 42 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 Lake Forest and Rockford. The current time is 03:14:22.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.72 liters (3.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Rockford is $12.12 (diesel $14.45).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $12.12 $13.82 $15.29 $14.45

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 Lake Forest 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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