How far is Rockford, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockford and Chicago is 79.58 miles (128.07 km).
Flight distance from Rockford, IL to Chicago, IL is 79.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Rockford to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockford, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 90.35 miles (145.41 km) by car.
Driving from Rockford to Chicago will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rockford and Chicago
The distance between Rockford and Chicago is 145 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 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 Rockford and Chicago. The current time is 14:14:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.07 liters (3.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockford and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockford to Chicago is $11.5 (diesel $13.71).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $11.5 | $13.11 | $14.51 | $13.71 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockford and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
