How far is Mount Vernon, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mount Vernon and Chicago is 252.91 miles (407.02 km).
Flight distance from Mount Vernon, IL to Chicago, IL is 252.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Mount Vernon to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 277.75 miles (446.99 km) by car.
Driving from Mount Vernon to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Mount Vernon
City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14511 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°19'2"N 88°54'11"W |
| Latitude | 38.3172700 |
| Longitude | -88.9031200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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 Mount Vernon and Chicago
The distance between Mount Vernon and Chicago is 447 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 57 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 Mount Vernon and Chicago. The current time is 17:25:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 37 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 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.1 liters (9.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mount Vernon and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mount Vernon to Chicago is $35.35 (diesel $42.14).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.35 | $40.3 | $44.6 | $42.14 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Mount Vernon and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
