How far is East Saint Louis, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between East Saint Louis and Chicago is 258.94 miles (416.73 km).
Flight distance from East Saint Louis, IL to Chicago, IL is 258.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from East Saint Louis to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from East Saint Louis, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 291.26 miles (468.73 km) by car.
Driving from East Saint Louis to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 35 minutes.
#1 East Saint Louis
City in St. Clair County, Illinois
| Population | 25776 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'28"N 90°9'3"W |
| Latitude | 38.6245000 |
| Longitude | -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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 East Saint Louis and Chicago
The distance between East Saint Louis and Chicago is 469 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 12 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 East Saint Louis and Chicago. The current time is 01:58:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.9 liters (10.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Saint Louis and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Saint Louis to Chicago is $37.07 (diesel $44.19).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.07 | $42.26 | $46.77 | $44.19 |
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 East Saint Louis and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
