How far is Sterling, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Chicago is 105.44 miles (169.7 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, IL to Chicago, IL is 105.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Sterling to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 123.97 miles (199.51 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 03 minutes.

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#1 Sterling

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States

Population 14313
GPS Coordinates 41°47'19"N 89°41'46"W
Latitude 41.7886400
Longitude -89.6962200
Altitude 201
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 Sterling and Chicago

The distance between Sterling and Chicago is 200 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 13 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 Sterling and Chicago. The current time is 06:44:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.56 liters (4.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Chicago is $15.78 (diesel $18.81).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $15.78 $17.99 $19.91 $18.81

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 Sterling and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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