How far is Chicago, IL from Astoria, OR?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Astoria, OR is about 2212.5 miles (3560.6 km), with a travel time of about 38h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1806.4 miles (2907.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 77h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 38h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Astoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Astoria.
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Start on the route
943 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Van Buren Street
900 ft · 29 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
650 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
12.1 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Des Moines
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
185.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535.4 mi · 8 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Ogden
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
77.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86, US 30 West: Twin Falls
590.5 mi · 10 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
1025 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
921 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Oregon Way
2.5 mi · 5 min · Oregon Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Clatskanie, Astoria
1158 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lower Columbia River Highway
43.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lower Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Leif Erickson Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Leif Erickson Drive
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Continue on Marine Drive
1.5 km · 3 min · Marine Drive
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Turn left onto 16th Street
57 m · 7 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Duane Street
1533 ft · 56 sec · Duane Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
75 m · 12 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
16 m · 7 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Astoria.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86, US 30 West: Twin Falls
591 mi · 10h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Cloudy then Rain near Astoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Astoria?
The road trip is about 2212.5 miles (3560.6 km) and usually takes 38h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1104.2 miles from Chicago and 1108.2 miles from Astoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1806.4 miles (2907.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 406.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $356.16 one way or $712.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 693.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Chicago and Astoria, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Cloudy then Rain near Astoria.
Stop Ideas Near Rawlins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tully Park
City Of Rawlins Public Works Department
City Hall
Key Club Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 1806.39 mi (2907.11 km).
#1 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Astoria
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,029 |
| Coordinates | 46.1878800, -123.8312500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Astoria (-123.83125, 46.18788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 73h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 55h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 44h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 36h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 31h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 27h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.56 | $356.16 | $712.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $404.95 | $809.90 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $448.82 | $897.65 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $512.30 | $1,024.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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