How far is Oak Forest, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Oak Forest and Chicago is 17.75 miles (28.57 km).

Flight distance from Oak Forest, IL to Chicago, IL is 17.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Oak Forest, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 23.33 miles (37.54 km) by car.

Driving from Oak Forest to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Oak Forest

City in Cook County, Illinois

Population 26884
GPS Coordinates 41°36'10"N 87°44'38"W
Latitude 41.6028100
Longitude -87.7439400
Altitude 205
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 Oak Forest and Chicago

The distance between Oak Forest and Chicago is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Oak Forest and Chicago. The current time is 10:04:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.12 liters (0.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Oak Forest and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Oak Forest to Chicago is $2.97 (diesel $3.54).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $2.97 $3.38 $3.75 $3.54

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Oak Forest and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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