How far is Wheeling, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wheeling and Chicago is 24.58 miles (39.56 km).

Flight distance from Wheeling, IL to Chicago, IL is 24.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wheeling, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 30.04 miles (48.34 km) by car.

Driving from Wheeling to Chicago will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Wheeling

City in West Virginia

Population 38958
GPS Coordinates 42°8'21"N 87°55'44"W
Latitude 42.1391900
Longitude -87.9289600
Altitude 198
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 Wheeling and Chicago

The distance between Wheeling and Chicago is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 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 Wheeling and Chicago. The current time is 02:32:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.01 liters (1.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wheeling and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wheeling to Chicago is $3.82 (diesel $4.56).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $3.82 $4.36 $4.82 $4.56

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wheeling 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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