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Distance from Chicago, IL to Anchorage, AK

Distance

3,640 mi

Time

2 days 14 hours

Gas Cost

$349 - $679

There are 2,849.83 miles from Chicago to Anchorage in northwest direction and 3,640 miles (5,858.01 kilometers) by car, following the 2 route.

Chicago and Anchorage are 2 days 14 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Chicago, IL to Anchorage, AK.

Please note the time difference between Chicago, IL and Anchorage, AK is 3 hours. The current time in Chicago is 11:26 pm and the current time in Anchorage is 8:26 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 146.19 gallons of gas to cover the route between Chicago, IL and Anchorage, AK.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Anchorage is $491.18.

During the route, an average car will release 2,864.08 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.36 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on April 15, 2024.
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Halfway Point Between Chicago, IL and Anchorage, AK

If you want to meet halfway between Chicago, IL and Anchorage, AK or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 55.736351 and -118.098824, or 55º 44' 10.8636" N, 118º 5' 55.7664" W. This location is 1,820.02 miles away from Chicago, IL and Anchorage, AK and it would take approximately 1 day 7 hours to reach the halfway point from both locations.