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.

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#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
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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 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 11:51:32.

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 November 21, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from York, IL to Pontiac 171.65 miles (276 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Pontiac 301.22 miles (485 km)

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Driving distance from Aurora, IL to Pontiac 269.15 miles (433 km)

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Driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Pontiac 282.08 miles (454 km)

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Driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Pontiac 161.03 miles (259 km)

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Driving distance from Champaign, IL to Pontiac 177.92 miles (286 km)

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Driving distance from Cicero, IL to Pontiac 289.13 miles (465 km)

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Driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Pontiac 292.9 miles (471 km)

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