How far is Petersburg, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Rockford is 160.96 miles (259.05 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, IL to Rockford, IL is 160.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 204.33 miles (328.84 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Rockford will take approximately 03 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
City in Menard County, Illinois
| Population | 2190 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°0'42"N 89°50'53"W |
| Latitude | 40.0117200 |
| Longitude | -89.8481700 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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 Petersburg and Rockford
The distance between Petersburg and Rockford is 329 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 39 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 Petersburg and Rockford. The current time is 20:26:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.29 liters (7.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Rockford is $26.01 (diesel $31).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $26.01 | $29.65 | $32.81 | $31 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
