How far is Central City, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Central City and Chicago is 241.02 miles (387.89 km).
Flight distance from Central City, IL to Chicago, IL is 241.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Central City to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Central City, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 266.71 miles (429.22 km) by car.
Driving from Central City to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Central City
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1107 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'56"N 89°7'37"W |
| Latitude | 38.5489400 |
| Longitude | -89.1270100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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 Central City and Chicago
The distance between Central City and Chicago is 429 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 46 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 Central City and Chicago. The current time is 03:20:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.63 liters (9.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central City and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central City to Chicago is $33.95 (diesel $40.47).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $33.95 | $38.7 | $42.83 | $40.47 |
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 Central City and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
