How far is University of Chicago, IL from Studio City, CA?
The driving distance from University of Chicago, IL to Studio City, CA is about 2030.8 miles (3268.3 km), with a travel time of about 35h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1747.8 miles (2812.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 71h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 35h 40m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University of Chicago and Studio City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University of Chicago and Studio City.
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Start on South Ellis Avenue
596 ft · 34 sec · South Ellis 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 Cottage Grove Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 35th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street
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Continue on West 35th Street
916 ft · 24 sec · West 35th Street
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Turn right onto South LaSalle Street
39 m · 4 sec · South LaSalle Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2.8 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
2072 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue
636 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Des Moines
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
185.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Denver
188 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Merge slight left
501.7 mi · 8 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
160.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Merge slight right
151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.6 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
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
11 mi · 13 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 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
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2776 ft · 36 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Golden State Freeway, Los Angeles, Sacramento
1862 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North, CA 134 West: Golden State Freeway, Sacramento, Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura, Zoo Drive
1317 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 134: Ventura
715 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
1 km · 44 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Studio City
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Laurel Canyon Boulevard
2282 ft · 60 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University of Chicago and Studio City.
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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Merge slight left
502 mi · 08h 38m
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.
Chance Drizzle leaving University of Chicago and Sunny near Studio City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University of Chicago to Studio City?
The road trip is about 2030.8 miles (3268.3 km) and usually takes 35h 40m 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 University of Chicago and 1024.1 miles from Studio City.
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 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 CST. 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 $330.14 one way or $660.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 636.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between University of Chicago and Studio City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around University of Chicago and Sunny near Studio City.
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 University of Chicago and Studio City. Straight-line distance: 1747.8 mi (2812.81 km).
#1 University of Chicago
Private research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7897600, -87.5997700 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Studio City (-118.39647, 34.14862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 67h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 50h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 40h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 33h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 29h 00m |
| 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 | $4.61 | $330.14 | $660.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $375.50 | $751.00 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $415.20 | $830.40 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $472.38 | $944.77 |
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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