How far is Edgewater, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Edgewater and Chicago is 9.24 miles (14.87 km).
Flight distance from Edgewater, IL to Chicago, IL is 9.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Edgewater, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 13.63 miles (21.94 km) by car.
Driving from Edgewater to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Edgewater
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°59'0"N 87°39'50"W |
| Latitude | 41.9833700 |
| Longitude | -87.6639500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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 Edgewater and Chicago
The distance between Edgewater and Chicago is 22 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 14 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 Edgewater and Chicago. The current time is 08:55:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.82 liters (0.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Edgewater and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Edgewater to Chicago is $1.74 (diesel $2.07).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $1.74 | $1.98 | $2.19 | $2.07 |
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 December 26, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Edgewater and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
