How far is West Frankfort, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Frankfort and Chicago is 281.39 miles (452.85 km).
Flight distance from West Frankfort, IL to Chicago, IL is 281.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from West Frankfort to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Frankfort, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 305.84 miles (492.2 km) by car.
Driving from West Frankfort to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 47 minutes.
#1 West Frankfort
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 7733 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°53'52"N 88°55'53"W |
| Latitude | 37.8978300 |
| Longitude | -88.9314600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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 West Frankfort and Chicago
The distance between West Frankfort and Chicago is 492 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 28 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 West Frankfort and Chicago. The current time is 23:06:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.85 liters (10.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Frankfort and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Frankfort to Chicago is $38.93 (diesel $46.41).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.93 | $44.38 | $49.11 | $46.41 |
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 West Frankfort and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
