How far is Sparta, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sparta and Chicago is 279.45 miles (449.73 km).
Flight distance from Sparta, IL to Chicago, IL is 279.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Sparta to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sparta, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 321.52 miles (517.44 km) by car.
Driving from Sparta to Chicago will take approximately 05 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Sparta
City in Randolph County, Illinois
| Population | 4202 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°7'23"N 89°42'6"W |
| Latitude | 38.1231100 |
| Longitude | -89.7017700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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 Sparta and Chicago
The distance between Sparta and Chicago is 517 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 44 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 Sparta and Chicago. The current time is 06:29:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.95 liters (11.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sparta and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sparta to Chicago is $40.92 (diesel $48.79).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $40.92 | $46.65 | $51.63 | $48.79 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sparta and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
