How far is Rochester, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rochester and Chicago is 175.35 miles (282.19 km).
Flight distance from Rochester, IL to Chicago, IL is 175.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Rochester to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rochester, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 201.16 miles (323.74 km) by car.
Driving from Rochester to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Rochester
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3715 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'58"N 89°31'54"W |
| Latitude | 39.7494900 |
| Longitude | -89.5317600 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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 Rochester and Chicago
The distance between Rochester and Chicago is 324 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 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 Rochester and Chicago. The current time is 21:32:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.87 liters (7.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rochester and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rochester to Chicago is $25.6 (diesel $30.52).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $25.6 | $29.19 | $32.3 | $30.52 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rochester and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
