How far is Wood River, IL from Rockford, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wood River and Rockford is 241.42 miles (388.52 km).
Flight distance from Wood River, IL to Rockford, IL is 241.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Wood River to Rockford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wood River, Illinois to Rockford, Illinois is: 281.3 miles (452.72 km) by car.
Driving from Wood River to Rockford will take approximately 04 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Wood River
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10002 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°51'40"N 90°5'51"W |
| Latitude | 38.8611600 |
| Longitude | -90.0976100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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 Wood River and Rockford
The distance between Wood River and Rockford is 453 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 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 Wood River and Rockford. The current time is 21:14:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.58 liters (9.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wood River and Rockford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wood River to Rockford is $35.8 (diesel $42.68).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.8 | $40.82 | $45.17 | $42.68 |
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 Wood River and Rockford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
