Distance from Chicago to Highlands Ranch by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Highlands Ranch (CO) is 918 miles or 1477 kilometers or 797 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Highlands Ranch is 1025 miles (1651 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 107 miles or 174 km.

Chicago to Highlands Ranch Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Highlands Ranch, CO

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 1025 miles or 1651 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Highlands Ranch, CO is 1025 miles or 1651 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Highlands Ranch, Colorado is approximately 1025 miles (1651 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to Highlands Ranch, CO

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Highlands Ranch, CO?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Highlands Ranch take?
Chicago and Highlands Ranch are 18 hours 12 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Highlands Ranch

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and Highlands Ranch (CO) is 1 Hours.
Highlands Ranch time is 1 Hours behind Chicago.

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Highlands Ranch
2025-12-18, 17:43:41 CST	2025-12-18, 16:43:41 MST

How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and Highlands Ranch Colorado, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1025 mi	1651 km	890.11 nmi
Straight line distance	918 mi	1477 km	797 nmi
Difference	107 mi	174 km	93 nmi

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