How far is Studio City, CA from University of Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Studio City, CA to University of Chicago, IL is about 2031.3 miles (3269 km), with a travel time of about 35h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1747.8 miles (2812.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 71h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 35h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Studio City and University of Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Studio City and University of Chicago.
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Start on Laurel Canyon Boulevard
1987 ft · 55 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1132 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
2545 ft · 33 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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1.4 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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1.6 km · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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2.2 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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1.2 km · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
994 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
161.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
2705 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
501.3 mi · 8 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
174.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
474.5 mi · 8 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
173.2 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
1895 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
91 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
1.3 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 35th Street
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Turn straight onto South Wentworth Avenue
100 m · 17 sec · South Wentworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West 35th Street
1337 ft · 31 sec · West 35th Street
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Continue on East 35th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street
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Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 57th Street
1325 ft · 47 sec · East 57th Street
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Turn right onto South Ellis Avenue
596 ft · 26 sec · South Ellis Avenue
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Studio City and University of Chicago.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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501 mi · 08h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Studio City and Chance Drizzle near University of Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Studio City to University of Chicago?
The road trip is about 2031.3 miles (3269 km) and usually takes 35h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arvada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1006.7 miles from Studio City and 1024.5 miles from University of Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1747.8 miles (2812.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 283.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $418.61 one way or $837.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 637 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Studio City and University of Chicago, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Studio City and Chance Drizzle near University of Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Arvada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arvada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Studio City and University of Chicago. Straight-line distance: 1747.8 mi (2812.81 km).
#1 Studio City
Situated in the southeast San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, this neighborhood lies at an elevation of 610 feet just north of the Hollywood Hills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1486200, -118.3964700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 University of Chicago
Private research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7897600, -87.5997700 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: University of Chicago (-87.59977, 41.78976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 67h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 50h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 40h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 33h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 29h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 25h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.84 | $418.61 | $837.22 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $436.24 | $872.49 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $449.86 | $899.73 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $593.58 | $1,187.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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