How far is Preston, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston and Chicago is 283.88 miles (456.87 km).
Flight distance from Preston, IL to Chicago, IL is 283.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Preston to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 332.07 miles (534.42 km) by car.
Driving from Preston to Chicago will take approximately 05 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Preston
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1203 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°6'22"N 89°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.1061600 |
| Longitude | -89.8601000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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 Preston and Chicago
The distance between Preston and Chicago is 534 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 56 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 Preston and Chicago. The current time is 15:21:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.36 liters (11.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Chicago is $42.27 (diesel $50.39).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $42.27 | $48.18 | $53.33 | $50.39 |
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 Preston and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
