How far is Effingham, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Effingham and Chicago is 194.37 miles (312.82 km).
Flight distance from Effingham, IL to Chicago, IL is 194.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Effingham to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Effingham, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 209.28 miles (336.8 km) by car.
Driving from Effingham to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Effingham
City in Illinois
| Population | 12601 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°7'12"N 88°32'36"W |
| Latitude | 39.1200400 |
| Longitude | -88.5433800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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 Effingham and Chicago
The distance between Effingham and Chicago is 337 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 44 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 Effingham and Chicago. The current time is 02:44:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.95 liters (7.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Effingham and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Effingham to Chicago is $26.64 (diesel $31.75).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $26.64 | $30.37 | $33.61 | $31.75 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Effingham and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
