How far is Charleston, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charleston and Chicago is 164.96 miles (265.47 km).
Flight distance from Charleston, IL to Chicago, IL is 164.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Charleston to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charleston, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 188.47 miles (303.31 km) by car.
Driving from Charleston to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Charleston
City in Illinois
| Population | 20034 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°29'46"N 88°10'34"W |
| Latitude | 39.4961500 |
| Longitude | -88.1761500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Charleston and Chicago
The distance between Charleston and Chicago is 303 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 22 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 Charleston and Chicago. The current time is 22:25:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.17 liters (6.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Chicago is $23.99 (diesel $28.6).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $23.99 | $27.35 | $30.27 | $28.6 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
