How far is Preston, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston and Rockford is 290.59 miles (467.67 km).
Flight distance from Preston, IL to Rockford, IL is 290.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Preston to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 332.58 miles (535.24 km) by car.
Driving from Preston to Rockford will take approximately 05 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Preston
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1203 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°6'22"N 89°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.1061600 |
| Longitude | -89.8601000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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 Preston and Rockford
The distance between Preston and Rockford is 535 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 56 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 Preston and Rockford. The current time is 18:08:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.42 liters (11.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Rockford is $42.33 (diesel $50.46).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $42.33 | $48.26 | $53.41 | $50.46 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
