How far is Macon, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Macon and Chicago is 163.61 miles (263.31 km).
Flight distance from Macon, IL to Chicago, IL is 163.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Macon to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Macon, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 194.08 miles (312.33 km) by car.
Driving from Macon to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Macon
City in Illinois
| Population | 1102 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'46"N 88°59'49"W |
| Latitude | 39.7128200 |
| Longitude | -88.9970200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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 Macon and Chicago
The distance between Macon and Chicago is 312 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 Macon and Chicago. The current time is 01:01:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.92 liters (6.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Macon and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Macon to Chicago is $24.7 (diesel $29.45).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.7 | $28.16 | $31.17 | $29.45 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Macon and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
