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How far is Chicago from Washington, D.C. when driving?

How long would it take to drive to Chicago from Washington, D.C.? I’ve always wanted to go and now one of my friends has invited me to come stay with her, but I’m too scared to go on a plane so I’ll have to drive.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Flight anxiety is real! A road trip might be easier than getting on a plane—as long as you’re okay with a bit of a long drive.
Chicago is about 700 miles from Washington, D.C. when driving. This means that, depending on traffic, it should take you close to 11 hours to travel between the two cities.
When you go on a drive this long, it’s typically a good idea to spend a night on the road so that you don’t get over tired. You could
camp in your car
, bring a tent with you, or just get a hotel room roughly halfway to your destination. That way you won’t be in the car for more than five to six hours per day.
Before going on a long drive, you also might want to invest in a good insurance policy. Luckily, the
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