How far is Rochester, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rochester and Chicago is 175.35 miles (282.19 km).

Flight distance from Rochester, IL to Chicago, IL is 175.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Rochester to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rochester, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 201.16 miles (323.74 km) by car.

Driving from Rochester to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.

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#1 Rochester

Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

Population 3715
GPS Coordinates 39°44'58"N 89°31'54"W
Latitude 39.7494900
Longitude -89.5317600
Altitude 170
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Rochester and Chicago

The distance between Rochester and Chicago is 324 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 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 Rochester and Chicago. The current time is 00:33:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.87 liters (7.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rochester and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rochester to Chicago is $25.6 (diesel $30.52).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $25.6 $29.19 $32.3 $30.52

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rochester and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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