How far is Waterloo, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waterloo and Chicago is 276.39 miles (444.81 km).
Flight distance from Waterloo, IL to Chicago, IL is 276.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Waterloo to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waterloo, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 312.84 miles (503.46 km) by car.
Driving from Waterloo to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Waterloo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10536 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'9"N 90°8'59"W |
| Latitude | 38.3358900 |
| Longitude | -90.1498300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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 Waterloo and Chicago
The distance between Waterloo and Chicago is 503 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 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 Waterloo and Chicago. The current time is 04:49:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.79 liters (11.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waterloo and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waterloo to Chicago is $39.82 (diesel $47.47).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.82 | $45.39 | $50.24 | $47.47 |
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 Waterloo and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
