How far is Cairo, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cairo and Chicago is 344.49 miles (554.4 km).
Flight distance from Cairo, IL to Chicago, IL is 344.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Cairo to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cairo, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 371.49 miles (597.85 km) by car.
Driving from Cairo to Chicago will take approximately 05 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Cairo
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°0'19"N 89°10'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.0053300 |
| Longitude | -89.1764600 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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 Cairo and Chicago
The distance between Cairo and Chicago is 598 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 38 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 Cairo and Chicago. The current time is 21:41:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.62 liters (13.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cairo and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cairo to Chicago is $47.28 (diesel $56.37).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $47.28 | $53.9 | $59.66 | $56.37 |
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 May 03, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cairo and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from East Cape Girardeau, IL to Cairo 31.1 miles (50 km)
Driving distance from McClure, IL to Cairo 30.51 miles (49 km)
Driving distance from Unity, IL to Cairo 12.27 miles (20 km)
