How far is Pekin, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pekin and Rockford is 121.07 miles (194.84 km).
Flight distance from Pekin, IL to Rockford, IL is 121.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Pekin to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pekin, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 142.7 miles (229.65 km) by car.
Driving from Pekin to Rockford will take approximately 02 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Pekin
County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 31808 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°34'3"N 89°38'26"W |
| Latitude | 40.5675400 |
| Longitude | -89.6406600 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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 Pekin and Rockford
The distance between Pekin and Rockford is 230 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 33 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 Pekin and Rockford. The current time is 02:24:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.06 liters (5.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pekin and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pekin to Rockford is $18.16 (diesel $21.65).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $18.16 | $20.71 | $22.92 | $21.65 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pekin and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
