How far is Glen Carbon, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Glen Carbon and Chicago is 247.04 miles (397.57 km).
Flight distance from Glen Carbon, IL to Chicago, IL is 247.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Glen Carbon to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Glen Carbon, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 278.71 miles (448.54 km) by car.
Driving from Glen Carbon to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12887 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°44'54"N 89°58'59"W |
| Latitude | 38.7483800 |
| Longitude | -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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 Glen Carbon and Chicago
The distance between Glen Carbon and Chicago is 449 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 59 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 Glen Carbon and Chicago. The current time is 01:37:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.23 liters (9.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glen Carbon and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glen Carbon to Chicago is $35.47 (diesel $42.29).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.47 | $40.44 | $44.76 | $42.29 |
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 Glen Carbon and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
