How far is Murphysboro, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Murphysboro and Chicago is 296.09 miles (476.52 km).
Flight distance from Murphysboro, IL to Chicago, IL is 296.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Murphysboro to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Murphysboro, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 334.55 miles (538.4 km) by car.
Driving from Murphysboro to Chicago will take approximately 05 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Murphysboro
Town in Illinois
| Population | 7384 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°45'52"N 89°20'6"W |
| Latitude | 37.7645000 |
| Longitude | -89.3350900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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 Murphysboro and Chicago
The distance between Murphysboro and Chicago is 538 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 58 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 Murphysboro and Chicago. The current time is 11:26:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.69 liters (11.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murphysboro and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murphysboro to Chicago is $42.58 (diesel $50.76).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $42.58 | $48.54 | $53.73 | $50.76 |
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 Murphysboro and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
