How far is Grafton, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Grafton and Chicago is 246.97 miles (397.45 km).
Flight distance from Grafton, IL to Chicago, IL is 246.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Grafton to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Grafton, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 292.71 miles (471.08 km) by car.
Driving from Grafton to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Grafton
Town in Illinois, United States
| Population | 691 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°58'12"N 90°25'53"W |
| Latitude | 38.9700500 |
| Longitude | -90.4315000 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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 Grafton and Chicago
The distance between Grafton and Chicago is 471 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 14 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 Grafton and Chicago. The current time is 06:07:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.1 liters (10.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grafton and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grafton to Chicago is $37.26 (diesel $44.41).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.26 | $42.47 | $47.01 | $44.41 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Grafton and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
