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Distance from Nelson, MO to ORD Airport

Distance

438 mi

Time

8 hours 40 mins

Gas Cost

$41 - $79

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There are 338.90 miles from Nelson to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in northeast direction and 438 miles (704.89 kilometers) by car, following the I-55 route.

Nelson and ORD Airport are 8 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Nelson, MO to ORD Airport. The halfway point is Alexander, IL.

Nelson, MO and ORD Airport are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 7:33 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 17.60 gallons of gas to cover the route between Nelson, MO and ORD Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Nelson to ORD Airport is $57.41.

During the route, an average car will release 344.84 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 $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Nelson, MO and ORD Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Nelson, MO and ORD Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.742344 and -89.981155, or 39º 44' 32.4384" N, 89º 58' 52.158" W. This location is 219.13 miles away from Nelson, MO and ORD Airport and it would take approximately 4 hours 20 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Alexander, IL, situated 204 miles from Nelson, MO and 228 miles from ORD Airport. It would take 3 hours 37 mins to go from Nelson to Alexander and 4 hours 6 mins to go from ORD to Alexander.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Nelson, MO and ORD Airport is Springfield, IL, situated 228 miles from Nelson, MO and 205 miles from ORD Airport. It would take 3 hours 59 mins to go from Nelson to and 3 hours 48 mins to go from ORD to Springfield.