How far is Wauconda, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wauconda and Chicago is 37.79 miles (60.81 km).

Flight distance from Wauconda, IL to Chicago, IL is 37.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wauconda, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 45.76 miles (73.65 km) by car.

Driving from Wauconda to Chicago will take approximately 01 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 Wauconda

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population 13432
GPS Coordinates 42°15'32"N 88°8'21"W
Latitude 42.2589100
Longitude -88.1392500
Altitude 245
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 Wauconda and Chicago

The distance between Wauconda and Chicago is 74 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 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 Wauconda and Chicago. The current time is 19:51:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.11 liters (1.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wauconda and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wauconda to Chicago is $5.82 (diesel $6.94).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $5.82 $6.64 $7.35 $6.94

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 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wauconda and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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