How far is Washington, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Washington and Chicago is 120.82 miles (194.45 km).
Flight distance from Washington, IL to Chicago, IL is 120.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Washington to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Washington, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 143.21 miles (230.48 km) by car.
Driving from Washington to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Washington
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 16395 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'13"N 89°24'26"W |
| Latitude | 40.7036500 |
| Longitude | -89.4073100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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 Washington and Chicago
The distance between Washington and Chicago is 230 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 33 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 Washington and Chicago. The current time is 07:28:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.13 liters (5.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Washington and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Washington to Chicago is $18.23 (diesel $21.73).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $18.23 | $20.78 | $23 | $21.73 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Washington and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
