How far is Independence, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and Chicago is 229.64 miles (369.57 km).
Flight distance from Independence, IL to Chicago, IL is 229.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Independence to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 274.15 miles (441.2 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Independence
Township in Saline County, Illinois
| Population | 1044 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°31'53"N 90°47'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.5314400 |
| Longitude | -90.7915200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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 Independence and Chicago
The distance between Independence and Chicago is 441 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 54 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 Independence and Chicago. The current time is 17:10:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.62 liters (9.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Chicago is $34.89 (diesel $41.6).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $34.89 | $39.78 | $44.03 | $41.6 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
