How far is Springfield, IL from Rockford, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Springfield and Rockford is 173.01 miles (278.43 km).

Flight distance from Springfield, IL to Rockford, IL is 173.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Springfield to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Springfield, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 199.16 miles (320.51 km) by car.

Driving from Springfield to Rockford will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.

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#1 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.

Population 113671
GPS Coordinates 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W
Latitude 39.8017200
Longitude -89.6437100
Altitude 182
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Springfield and Rockford

The distance between Springfield and Rockford is 321 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Springfield and Rockford. The current time is 00:20:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.6 liters (7.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Springfield and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Springfield to Rockford is $25.35 (diesel $30.22).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $25.35 $28.9 $31.98 $30.22

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Springfield and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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