How far is Empire, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Empire and Chicago is 120.08 miles (193.26 km).

Flight distance from Empire, IL to Chicago, IL is 120.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Empire to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Empire, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 139.11 miles (223.87 km) by car.

Driving from Empire to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 Empire

Township in McLean County, Illinois

Population 4024
GPS Coordinates 40°18'20"N 88°42'27"W
Latitude 40.3055900
Longitude -88.7075700
Altitude 231
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Empire and Chicago

The distance between Empire and Chicago is 224 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 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 Empire and Chicago. The current time is 05:25:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.58 liters (4.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Empire and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Empire to Chicago is $17.71 (diesel $21.11).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $17.71 $20.18 $22.34 $21.11

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 Empire and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Bremen, IL to Empire 210.31 miles (338 km)

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Driving distance from York, IL to Empire 127.76 miles (206 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, IL to Empire 122.14 miles (197 km)

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Driving distance from Champaign, IL to Empire 32.15 miles (52 km)

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Driving distance from Elgin, IL to Empire 173.63 miles (279 km)

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Driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Empire 155.42 miles (250 km)

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Driving distance from Joliet, IL to Empire 110.88 miles (178 km)

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Driving distance from Markham, IL to Empire 119.15 miles (192 km)

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Driving distance from Naperville, IL to Empire 126.93 miles (204 km)

Driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Empire 62.59 miles (101 km)

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Driving distance from Peoria, IL to Empire 60.57 miles (97 km)

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