Distance from Detroit to Rockford (Township) by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Rockford (Township) (IL) is 309 miles or 496 kilometers or 268 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Rockford (Township) is 364 miles (587 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 55 miles or 91 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Rockford (Township), IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Rockford (Township) is 309 miles or 496 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Rockford (Township), is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Rockford (Township)?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Rockford (Township), IL is 0 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Rockford (Township) Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Rockford (Township), IL
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Rockford (Township), IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Rockford (Township), Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Rockford (Township), IL

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Rockford (Township), Illinois is 364 miles or 587 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Rockford (Township), IL is 364 miles or 587 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Rockford (Township), Illinois.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Rockford (Township), Illinois is approximately 364 miles (587 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Rockford (Township), IL

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Rockford (Township), IL?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Rockford (Township) take?
Detroit and Rockford (Township) are 6 hours 53 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Rockford (Township)

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Rockford (Township) (IL) is 1 Hours.
Rockford (Township) time is 1 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Rockford (Township)
2025-12-14, 10:23:46 EST2025-12-14, 09:23:46 CST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Rockford (Township) Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Rockford (Township), IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 364 mi 587 km 316.1 nmi
Straight line distance 309 mi 496 km 268 nmi
Difference 55 mi 91 km 48 nmi

Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
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Rockford (Township) Details

Rockford (Township) is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 14' 55.2'' Longitude: W 89° 4' 28.3''
Latitude42.24868
Longitude-89.07452
StateIllinois
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Rockford (Township), IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 10 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 9 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 20 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 6 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 35 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 18 minutes