Distance from Chicago to Denton by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Denton (TX) is 789 miles or 1269 kilometers or 685 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Denton is 928 miles (1494 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 139 miles or 225 km.

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Denton, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and Denton is 789 miles or 1269 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to Denton, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to Denton?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to Denton, TX is 1 hours 48 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to Denton Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Chicago, IL and Denton, TX
This map shows the distance from Chicago, IL, Usa to Denton, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Chicago, Illinois to Denton, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Denton, TX

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Denton, Texas is 928 miles or 1494 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Denton, TX is 928 miles or 1494 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Denton, Texas.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Denton, Texas is approximately 928 miles (1494 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Denton, TX

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Denton, TX?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Denton take?
Chicago and Denton are 17 hours 0 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Chicago and Denton

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Denton (TX) is 1 Hours.
Denton time is 1 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in Denton
2025-12-19, 02:52:20 CST2025-12-19, 01:52:20 MST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Denton Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Chicago, IL and Denton, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 928 mi 1494 km 805.88 nmi
Straight line distance 789 mi 1269 km 685 nmi
Difference 139 mi 225 km 120 nmi

Chicago Details

Chicago is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 50' 15.2'' Longitude: W 87° 40' 54.6''
Latitude41.83755
Longitude-87.68184
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Chicago

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Denton Details

Denton is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 12' 53.4'' Longitude: W 97° 7' 59.1''
Latitude33.21484
Longitude-97.13307
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Denton

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and Denton, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 31 hours 7 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 23 hours 20 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 20 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 18 hours 40 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 16 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 15 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 14 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 13 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 12 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 11 hours 40 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 59 minutes