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Distance from Putnam, CT to ORD Airport

Distance

956 mi

Time

18 hours 29 mins

Gas Cost

$89 - $173

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There are 823.10 miles from Putnam to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in west direction and 956 miles (1,538.53 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Putnam and ORD Airport are 18 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Putnam, CT to ORD Airport. The halfway point is Eau Claire, PA.

Please note the time difference between Putnam, CT and ORD Airport is 1 hour. The current time in Putnam is 4:31 pm and the current time in ORD Airport is 3:31 pm.

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

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From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 38.40 gallons of gas to cover the route between Putnam, CT and ORD Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Putnam to ORD Airport is $125.27.

During the route, an average car will release 752.41 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 Putnam, CT and ORD Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Putnam, CT 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 41.188217 and -79.796249, or 41º 11' 17.5812" N, 79º 47' 46.4964" W. This location is 478.13 miles away from Putnam, CT and ORD Airport and it would take approximately 9 hours 14 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Eau Claire, PA, situated 494 miles from Putnam, CT and 469 miles from ORD Airport. It would take 8 hours 10 mins to go from Putnam to Eau Claire and 7 hours 23 mins to go from ORD to Eau Claire.