Distance from Chicago, IL to Santa Cruz, CA

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Santa Cruz, CA is 2187 miles (3519 km). How far is it from Chicago, IL to Santa Cruz, CA? It's a 33 hours 48 minutes drive by car. Flight distance is approximately 1854 miles (2984 km) and flight time from Chicago, IL to Santa Cruz, CA is 03 hours 43 minutes. Don't forget to check out our "Gas cost calculator" option. It will calculate cost of driving this particular distance. See the map below for the visual display of the upcoming road trip.

Driving distance
2187 Miles
/
3519 Km
Driving distance
Gas consumption
87.48 Gallons
334.31 Litres
Gas consumption
Flight distance
1854 Miles
/
2984 Km
Flight distance

How far is it from Chicago, IL to Santa Cruz, CA?

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