How far is Empire, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Empire and Chicago is 120.08 miles (193.26 km).
Flight distance from Empire, IL to Chicago, IL is 120.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Empire to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Empire, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 139.11 miles (223.87 km) by car.
Driving from Empire to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Empire
Township in McLean County, Illinois
| Population | 4024 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°18'20"N 88°42'27"W |
| Latitude | 40.3055900 |
| Longitude | -88.7075700 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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 Empire and Chicago
The distance between Empire and Chicago is 224 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 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 Empire and Chicago. The current time is 11:26:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.58 liters (4.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Empire and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Empire to Chicago is $17.71 (diesel $21.11).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $17.71 | $20.18 | $22.34 | $21.11 |
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 Empire and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
