How far is Murphysboro, IL from Rockford, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Murphysboro and Rockford is 311.64 miles (501.53 km).

Flight distance from Murphysboro, IL to Rockford, IL is 311.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Murphysboro to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Murphysboro, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 360.39 miles (579.99 km) by car.

Driving from Murphysboro to Rockford will take approximately 05 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Murphysboro

Town in Illinois

Population 7384
GPS Coordinates 37°45'52"N 89°20'6"W
Latitude 37.7645000
Longitude -89.3350900
Altitude 128
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 Murphysboro and Rockford

The distance between Murphysboro and Rockford is 580 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 26 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 Murphysboro and Rockford. The current time is 10:53:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.14 liters (12.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphysboro and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphysboro to Rockford is $45.87 (diesel $54.68).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $45.87 $52.29 $57.87 $54.68

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 08, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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