How far is Athens, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Athens and Chicago is 169.6 miles (272.94 km).
Flight distance from Athens, IL to Chicago, IL is 169.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Athens to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Athens, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 193.21 miles (310.94 km) by car.
Driving from Athens to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Athens
City in Menard County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1893 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'39"N 89°43'26"W |
| Latitude | 39.9608800 |
| Longitude | -89.7239900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Chicago
The distance between Athens and Chicago is 311 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 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 Athens and Chicago. The current time is 18:24:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.81 liters (6.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Chicago is $24.59 (diesel $29.32).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.59 | $28.03 | $31.03 | $29.32 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
