You Heard Right, Folks: Texas and Illinois - A Tale of Two States (But Not Quite That Far Apart)
Ah, the burning question that's kept philosophers up at night, bar trivia champions sweating, and lovers of geography...well, maybe just mildly curious. Just how many states away is Texas from Illinois? Buckle up, geography gurus, because this isn't your average state counting class.
Spoiler Alert (Kind Of): It's Not About Counting, It's About the Journey (But There Still Isn't a State in Between)
Hold your horses (or should we say longhorns?) Those state lines might be like walls in your head, but in the real world, there's no giant Texas-shaped air bubble floating over Illinois. These two great states are actually neighbors in the grand scheme of the US of A.
But wait, you say, isn't there, like, a whole bunch of land in the middle? You're not wrong, my friend. There's a good chunk of the mighty Mississippi River and several other states between the BBQ haven of Texas and the windy city of Chicago. Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee...the list goes on! But those are all separate states, not some mysterious "in-between" land.
So How Far Apart Are We Talking, Then?
Alright, alright, so we've established they aren't next door neighbors. But how far exactly is that delicious deep dish pizza from a plate of juicy Texas ribs? Well, that depends on where you're starting and ending your journey.
- Craving a Chicago-to-Houston road trip? Get ready to rack up some miles, because that's a cool 810-ish miles. Think wide-open roads, singalongs to your favorite tunes, and maybe a detour to see the world's biggest ball of twine (hey, Texas has its quirks!).
- Want to fly over the whole shebang? An airplane can get you from Chicago to Dallas in about 2-3 hours. Just remember, those peanuts aren't quite a substitute for a juicy steak.
The point is, Texas and Illinois may not be the closest states, but they're definitely not worlds apart.
The Important Takeaway:
- Geography is pretty darn cool.
- Texas and Illinois are awesome states, each with their own unique flavor.
- The next time you're planning a road trip, consider this: Who needs a bunch of states in between when you have wide-open roads, endless possibilities, and delicious food at the end (or beginning) of your journey?
