How far is Richmond, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Chicago is 54.75 miles (88.12 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, IL to Chicago, IL is 54.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Richmond to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 69.76 miles (112.27 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Chicago will take approximately 01 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Richmond
Place in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 1896 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°28'33"N 88°18'21"W |
| Latitude | 42.4758500 |
| Longitude | -88.3059300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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 Richmond and Chicago
The distance between Richmond and Chicago is 112 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 14 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 Richmond and Chicago. The current time is 15:14:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.32 liters (2.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Chicago is $8.88 (diesel $10.58).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $8.88 | $10.12 | $11.2 | $10.58 |
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 Richmond and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
