Chicago to Stowe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

772.7 miles 1243.5 km · straight line
929.4 miles actual route 1495.7 km · driving distance
18h 22min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Stowe?

The distance from Chicago to Stowe is 772.7 miles (1243.5 km) as the crow flies. Stowe is located ENE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 929.4 miles, taking about 18h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Stowe in Vermont.

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 Stowe. 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 Stowe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 22min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 2min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~23h 53min $112–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Stowe

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Stowe
44.47°N, 72.69°W
America/New_York
220m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM