How far is Palos Heights, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palos Heights and Rockford is 78.61 miles (126.5 km).
Flight distance from Palos Heights, IL to Rockford, IL is 78.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Palos Heights to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palos Heights, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 100.29 miles (161.39 km) by car.
Driving from Palos Heights to Rockford will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12375 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°40'5"N 87°47'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.6680900 |
| Longitude | -87.7964400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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 Palos Heights and Rockford
The distance between Palos Heights and Rockford is 161 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 47 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 Palos Heights and Rockford. The current time is 04:56:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.4 liters (3.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palos Heights and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palos Heights to Rockford is $12.76 (diesel $15.22).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $12.76 | $14.55 | $16.1 | $15.22 |
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 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palos Heights and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
