How far is River Forest, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between River Forest and Chicago is 9.06 miles (14.57 km).
Flight distance from River Forest, IL to Chicago, IL is 9.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from River Forest, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 12.3 miles (19.8 km) by car.
Driving from River Forest to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 River Forest
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 10694 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°53'52"N 87°48'50"W |
| Latitude | 41.8978100 |
| Longitude | -87.8139500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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 River Forest and Chicago
The distance between River Forest and Chicago is 20 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 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 River Forest and Chicago. The current time is 20:36:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.64 liters (0.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between River Forest and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from River Forest to Chicago is $1.57 (diesel $1.87).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $1.57 | $1.78 | $1.98 | $1.87 |
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 River 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.
