How far is Chicago, IL from Rangely, CO?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Rangely, CO is about 1267.7 miles (2040.2 km), with a travel time of about 23h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1107.5 miles (1782.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 47h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 23h 36m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Rangely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Rangely.
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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
194.2 mi · 3 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 130, WY 230: Snowy Range Road
2255 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Snowy Range Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Snowy Range Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
1828 ft · 31 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on State Highway 230
39.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 230
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
32.8 mi · 53 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
125.2 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto County Road 134
10.9 mi · 26 min · County Road 134
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
937 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Rangely.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West Express
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355 mi · 06h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chicago and Sunny near Rangely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Rangely?
The road trip is about 1267.7 miles (2040.2 km) and usually takes 23h 36m 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?
Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 632.7 miles from Chicago and 635.1 miles from Rangely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1107.5 miles (1782.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.2 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 CDT. 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 $208.67 one way or $417.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 397.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chicago and Rangely, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chicago and Sunny near Rangely.
Stop Ideas Near Gibbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibbon.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Rangely. Straight-line distance: 1107.51 mi (1782.36 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 Rangely
Town in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 2,300 |
| Coordinates | 40.0874800, -108.8048300 |
| Altitude | 1595 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rangely (-108.80483, 40.08748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2040 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 42h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 31h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 25h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 21h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 18h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 48m |
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 | $4.67 | $208.67 | $417.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $236.71 | $473.42 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $261.09 | $522.18 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $293.92 | $587.84 |
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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