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

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Rockford (Township) (IL) is 229 miles or 369 kilometers or 199 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Rockford (Township) is 263 miles (424 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 34 miles or 55 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Rockford (Township), IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Rockford (Township) is 229 miles or 369 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Rockford (Township), is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Rockford (Township), IL is 0 hours 31 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Rockford (Township) Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Rockford (Township), IL

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Rockford (Township), Illinois is 263 miles or 424 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Rockford (Township), IL is 263 miles or 424 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Rockford (Township), Illinois.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Rockford (Township), Illinois is approximately 263 miles (424 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Rockford (Township), IL

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Rockford (Township), IL?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Rockford (Township) take?
Indianapolis and Rockford (Township) are 5 hours 11 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 Indianapolis and Rockford (Township)

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Rockford (Township) (IL) is 1 Hours.
Rockford (Township) time is 1 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Rockford (Township)
2025-12-19, 07:16:13 EST2025-12-19, 06:16:13 CST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Rockford (Township) Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 263 mi 424 km 228.39 nmi
Straight line distance 229 mi 369 km 199 nmi
Difference 34 mi 55 km 29 nmi

Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
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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
Nearest airports to Rockford (Township)

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Rockford (Township), IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 8 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 6 hours 37 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 5 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 5 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 4 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 4 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 3 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 18 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 7 minutes