How far is Columbia, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Chicago is 271.16 miles (436.4 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, IL to Chicago, IL is 271.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Columbia to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 304.26 miles (489.65 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Columbia
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10627 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°26'37"N 90°12'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.4436600 |
| Longitude | -90.2012200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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 Columbia and Chicago
The distance between Columbia and Chicago is 490 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 26 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 Columbia and Chicago. The current time is 02:59:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.64 liters (10.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Chicago is $38.73 (diesel $46.17).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.73 | $44.15 | $48.86 | $46.17 |
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 Columbia and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
