How far is Watseka, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watseka and Rockford is 124.9 miles (201.01 km).
Flight distance from Watseka, IL to Rockford, IL is 124.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Watseka to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watseka, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 181.85 miles (292.66 km) by car.
Driving from Watseka to Rockford will take approximately 03 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Watseka
City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4694 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°46'34"N 87°44'11"W |
| Latitude | 40.7761500 |
| Longitude | -87.7364200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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 Watseka and Rockford
The distance between Watseka and Rockford is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Watseka and Rockford. The current time is 17:15:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.29 liters (6.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watseka and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watseka to Rockford is $23.15 (diesel $27.59).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $23.15 | $26.39 | $29.2 | $27.59 |
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 Watseka and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
