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Chicago, IL to Denver, CO Gas Cost
The great Plains highway journey crossing Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska via I-80. Long stretches of open highway offer high cruising efficiency, but strong prairie headwinds can lower MPG.
Distance 1000 miles
Est. Drive Time 15 hours
Est. Fuel Needed~35.7 gallons
Est. Total Gas~$112.50
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Trip Inputs
miles
1,000 mi
Round-Trip RouteOne-way only
MPG
28 MPG
$/gal
$3.15
Cost Per Person
$37.50
Total fuel cost is $112.50 for 1,000 miles (35.71 gal).
Total Fuel Cost
$112.50
Fuel Needed
35.71 gal
Fuel Cost Per Mile:$0.1125 / mi
Effective Distance:1,000 miles
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Route Planning & Gas FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
For a typical vehicle averaging 28 MPG, driving the 1000-mile route from Chicago, IL to Denver, CO requires approximately 35.7 gallons of fuel, costing roughly $112.50 at current regional gas prices ($3.15/gal).