How far is Macon, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Macon and Rockford is 176.83 miles (284.59 km).
Flight distance from Macon, IL to Rockford, IL is 176.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Macon to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Macon, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 196.32 miles (315.95 km) by car.
Driving from Macon to Rockford will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Macon
City in Illinois
| Population | 1102 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'46"N 88°59'49"W |
| Latitude | 39.7128200 |
| Longitude | -88.9970200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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 Macon and Rockford
The distance between Macon and Rockford is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Macon and Rockford. The current time is 05:20:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.22 liters (6.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Macon and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Macon to Rockford is $24.99 (diesel $29.79).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.99 | $28.49 | $31.53 | $29.79 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Macon and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
