How far is Galesburg, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galesburg and Chicago is 154.19 miles (248.14 km).
Flight distance from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL is 154.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Galesburg to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galesburg, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 195.53 miles (314.67 km) by car.
Driving from Galesburg to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Galesburg
County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29803 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°56'52"N 90°22'16"W |
| Latitude | 40.9478200 |
| Longitude | -90.3712400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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 Galesburg and Chicago
The distance between Galesburg and Chicago is 315 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Galesburg and Chicago. The current time is 04:43:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.12 liters (6.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galesburg and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galesburg to Chicago is $24.89 (diesel $29.67).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.89 | $28.37 | $31.4 | $29.67 |
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 Galesburg and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
