Average driving speed: 70.2 mph
Kilometers per hour: 112.9 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.

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Driving time from ORD to CLD

How long is the drive from ORD to CLD? The total driving time is 29 hours, 15 minutes.

Your trip begins at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. It ends at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California.

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