Distance from Chicago to The Woodlands by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to The Woodlands (TX) is 917 miles or 1475 kilometers or 796 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to The Woodlands is 1055 miles (1699 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 138 miles or 224 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Chicago and The Woodlands is 917 miles or 1475 km.
The nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the nearest airport to The Woodlands, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

What is the average flight time from Chicago to The Woodlands?

Flight time from Chicago, IL to The Woodlands, TX is 2 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Chicago to The Woodlands Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to The Woodlands, TX

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to The Woodlands, Texas is 1055 miles or 1699 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to The Woodlands, TX is 1055 miles or 1699 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in The Woodlands, Texas.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to The Woodlands, Texas is approximately 1055 miles (1699 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Chicago, IL to The Woodlands, TX

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to The Woodlands, TX?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to The Woodlands take?
Chicago and The Woodlands are 19 hours 30 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 The Woodlands

Time difference between Chicago (IL) and The Woodlands (TX) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ChicagoCurrent local time in The Woodlands
2025-12-20, 21:38:27 CST2025-12-20, 21:38:27 CST
How Far is it Between Chicago Illinois, USA and The Woodlands Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1055 mi 1699 km 916.16 nmi
Straight line distance 917 mi 1475 km 796 nmi
Difference 138 mi 224 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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The Woodlands Details

The Woodlands is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 10' 21.2'' Longitude: W 95° 30' 35.3''
Latitude30.17256
Longitude-95.50981
StateTexas
Nearest airports to The Woodlands

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Chicago, IL and The Woodlands, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 35 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 32 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 41 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 9 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 16 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 29 minutes