Chicago to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Lake Placid?
The distance from Chicago to Lake Placid is 707.6 miles (1138.8 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located ENE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.3 miles, taking about 16h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Lake Placid in New York.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Lake Placid. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Chicago to Lake Placid
Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Lake Placid
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
- You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator