How far is Jackson, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Chicago is 216.18 miles (347.91 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, IL to Chicago, IL is 216.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Jackson to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 244.78 miles (393.93 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°43'16"N 87°39'1"W |
| Latitude | 38.7211600 |
| Longitude | -87.6503000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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 Jackson and Chicago
The distance between Jackson and Chicago is 394 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 22 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 Jackson and Chicago. The current time is 05:32:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.7 liters (8.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Chicago is $31.16 (diesel $37.14).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $31.16 | $35.52 | $39.31 | $37.14 |
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 Jackson and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
