How far is Pontiac, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pontiac and Chicago is 256.87 miles (413.39 km).
Flight distance from Pontiac, IL to Chicago, IL is 256.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Pontiac to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pontiac, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 293.56 miles (472.44 km) by car.
Driving from Pontiac to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Pontiac
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 11176 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°35'14"N 89°59'5"W |
| Latitude | 38.5872700 |
| Longitude | -89.9848300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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 Pontiac and Chicago
The distance between Pontiac and Chicago is 472 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 14 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 Pontiac and Chicago. The current time is 03:23:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.21 liters (10.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pontiac and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pontiac to Chicago is $37.36 (diesel $44.54).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.36 | $42.6 | $47.14 | $44.54 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pontiac and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
