how many blocks are in a mile?

Answer 1

Since you asked this in Chicago, I will answer for Chicago. Each mile is 8 city blocks. In some cases in the loop, there are 1/2 blocks. So the real story is that for each "800" in the grid system that Chicago uses is a mile.

So that means from Madison (0 on the grid) to Chicago Ave (800 N. on the grid) is one mile.

Answer 2

In Chicago, 8 city block equal 1 mile.

Answer 3

In Chicago: going north or west--or east, I suppose--from the Loop, every 8 blocks = 1 mile (and a block is defined as 100 in terms of addresses; ex: 6000-6100 = 1 block. There may be another street in between, so you can't say a block is from 1 street to the next. 6000-6800 = 1 mile).
On the south side, it's a little different. From Madison to Roosevelt (0-1200) is a mile. South of that, I believe it's every 1000 is a mile--32nd St to 42nd St, for example.

Answer 4

You can tell who is NOT from Chicago! Its 8 city blocks to a mile!

Answer 5

8 blocks but in some neighborhoods it could feel like 10-12

Answer 6

10 city blocks.

Answer 7

City block where i live is 50x150 ft so are we talking straight mile or square mile??? Break out the ole calculator and do the math yourself its late and im tired dont feel like doing it

Answer 8

Outside of major cities, there is no standard amount of space for a block, and it varies from city to city

Answer 9

usually 8, depends on how long the blocks are

Answer 10

12 the short way, 8 blocks the long way. rod