How far is Galena, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galena and Chicago is 147.67 miles (237.65 km).
Flight distance from Galena, IL to Chicago, IL is 147.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Galena to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galena, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 164.79 miles (265.21 km) by car.
Driving from Galena to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3151 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°25'0"N 90°25'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.4166700 |
| Longitude | -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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 Galena and Chicago
The distance between Galena and Chicago is 265 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 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 Galena and Chicago. The current time is 18:04:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.01 liters (5.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galena and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galena to Chicago is $20.97 (diesel $25).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $20.97 | $23.91 | $26.46 | $25 |
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 Galena and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
