How far is Wheeling, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wheeling and Chicago is 24.58 miles (39.56 km).
Flight distance from Wheeling, IL to Chicago, IL is 24.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wheeling, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 30.04 miles (48.34 km) by car.
Driving from Wheeling to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 38958 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°8'21"N 87°55'44"W |
| Latitude | 42.1391900 |
| Longitude | -87.9289600 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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 Wheeling and Chicago
The distance between Wheeling and Chicago is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 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 Wheeling and Chicago. The current time is 12:34:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.01 liters (1.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wheeling and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wheeling to Chicago is $3.82 (diesel $4.56).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $3.82 | $4.36 | $4.82 | $4.56 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wheeling and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
