How far is Zion, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Zion and Chicago is 42.24 miles (67.97 km).
Flight distance from Zion, IL to Chicago, IL is 42.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Zion, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 48.71 miles (78.39 km) by car.
Driving from Zion to Chicago will take approximately 01 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Zion
City in Lake County, Illinois, US
| Population | 23321 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°26'46"N 87°49'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.4461300 |
| Longitude | -87.8328500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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 Zion and Chicago
The distance between Zion and Chicago is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 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 Zion and Chicago. The current time is 06:56:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.51 liters (1.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Zion and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Zion to Chicago is $6.2 (diesel $7.39).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $6.2 | $7.07 | $7.82 | $7.39 |
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 Zion and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
