Distance from Philadelphia to Thornton (Township) by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Thornton (Township) (IL) is 660 miles or 1063 kilometers or 574 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Thornton (Township) is 745 miles (1200 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 85 miles or 137 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Thornton (Township), IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Thornton (Township) is 660 miles or 1063 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Thornton (Township), is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Thornton (Township)?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Thornton (Township), IL is 1 hours 31 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Thornton (Township) Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Philadelphia, PA and Thornton (Township), IL
This map shows the distance from Philadelphia, PA, Usa to Thornton (Township), IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Thornton (Township), Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Thornton (Township), IL

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Thornton (Township), Illinois is 745 miles or 1200 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Thornton (Township), IL is 745 miles or 1200 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Thornton (Township), Illinois.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Thornton (Township), Illinois is approximately 745 miles (1200 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Thornton (Township), IL

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Thornton (Township), IL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 43 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Thornton (Township) take?
Philadelphia and Thornton (Township) are 13 hours 43 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Philadelphia and Thornton (Township)

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Thornton (Township) (IL) is 1 Hours.
Thornton (Township) time is 1 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Thornton (Township)
2025-12-21, 23:33:36 EST2025-12-21, 22:33:36 CST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Thornton (Township) Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Philadelphia, PA and Thornton (Township), IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 745 mi 1200 km 646.96 nmi
Straight line distance 660 mi 1063 km 574 nmi
Difference 85 mi 137 km 72 nmi

Philadelphia Details

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 57' 8.4'' Longitude: W 75° 9' 49.6''
Latitude39.95234
Longitude-75.16379
StatePennsylvania
Nearest airports to Philadelphia

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Thornton (Township) Details

Thornton (Township) is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 36' 4.6'' Longitude: W 87° 36' 1.2''
Latitude41.60127
Longitude-87.60032
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Thornton (Township)

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Philadelphia, PA and Thornton (Township), IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 0 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 18 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 30 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 0 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 22 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 49 minutes