How far is Petersburg, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Chicago is 171.16 miles (275.45 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, IL to Chicago, IL is 171.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 203.51 miles (327.52 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
City in Menard County, Illinois
| Population | 2190 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°0'42"N 89°50'53"W |
| Latitude | 40.0117200 |
| Longitude | -89.8481700 |
| 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 Petersburg and Chicago
The distance between Petersburg and Chicago is 328 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 38 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 Petersburg and Chicago. The current time is 05:23:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.18 liters (7.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Chicago is $25.9 (diesel $30.88).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $25.9 | $29.53 | $32.68 | $30.88 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Petersburg and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
