Current Date And Time In Rockton, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:34:38 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 7,525
District: Winnebago County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rockton, a city in Illinois, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rockton — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Rockton.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.4525° N | 89.0723° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.4525 | -89.0723 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 27' 9" N | 89° 4' 20" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 27.1512' N | 89° 4.3398' W |
| City | Rockton |
| State | Illinois (State of Illinois) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Winnebago County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 7,525 |
| Area (km²) | 14.76 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.70 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 509.82 /km² |
| Elevation | 225 m / 738 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.4525, -89.0723 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rockton to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Illinois.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beloit | Illinois | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Roscoe | Illinois | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Harrison | Illinois | W | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Shirland | Illinois | W | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Machesney Park | Illinois | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Loves Park | Illinois | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Illinois, the home state of Rockton, along with each city's aerial distance from Springfield, Illinois's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 41.85° N | -87.6501° W | 179 m | 283 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aurora | 41.7606° N | -88.3201° W | 207 m | 245 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rockford | 42.2711° N | -89.094° W | 218 m | 278 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Joliet | 41.5252° N | -88.0834° W | 165 m | 232 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naperville | 41.7859° N | -88.1473° W | 216 m | 254 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Peoria | 40.6937° N | -89.589° W | 153 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springfield | 39.8017° N | -89.6437° W | 182 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Peoria | 40.7175° N | -89.5843° W | 193 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elgin | 42.0373° N | -88.2812° W | 227 m | 274 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waukegan | 42.3636° N | -87.8448° W | 199 m | 322 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chicago Rockford International Airport IATA: RFD 29 km (18 mi) from Rockton |
The exact GPS location of Rockton gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Illinois. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Illinois state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Rockton are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rockton lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Rockton sits within Illinois, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Rockton for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Illinois. › Browse every city in Illinois
Coordinates for Rockton in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rockton are latitude 42.4525° and longitude -89.0723°. In directional format: 42.4525° N, 89.0723° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rockton in Illinois and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rockton is a city in Illinois, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Winnebago County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rockton sits at: Latitude 42° 27' 9" N and Longitude 89° 4' 20" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rockton has a population of approximately 7,525 people. This is roughly 0.059% of Illinois's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Illinois.
The interactive satellite map of Rockton is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.4525, -89.0723 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rockton in Illinois. For broader context, explore the Illinois state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rockton is Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rockton is approximately 299 km (186 mi) from Springfield, the capital of Illinois, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Illinois.
Rockton sits at an elevation of approximately 225 meters (738 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Illinois.
The closest cities to Rockton include South Beloit, Roscoe, Harrison. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rockton, sunrise is at 03:59 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 14h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rockton's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rockton is approximately 4,726 km (2,936 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,316 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rockton — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,769 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Rockton is approximately 196 km (122 mi) S of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
