How far is Carbondale, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carbondale and Chicago is 296.74 miles (477.55 km).
Flight distance from Carbondale, IL to Chicago, IL is 296.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carbondale, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 331.02 miles (532.73 km) by car.
Driving from Carbondale to Chicago will take approximately 05 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Carbondale
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 25036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W |
| Latitude | 37.7272700 |
| Longitude | -89.2167500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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 Carbondale and Chicago
The distance between Carbondale and Chicago is 533 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 55 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 Carbondale and Chicago. The current time is 05:46:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.22 liters (11.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Chicago is $42.13 (diesel $50.23).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $42.13 | $48.03 | $53.16 | $50.23 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
