How far is Aux Sable, IL from Chicago, IL?

The driving distance from Aux Sable, IL to Chicago, IL is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.14 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.09 mi
75.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.09 mi
Kilometers
75.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.14 mi
Kilometers
93.57 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Aux Sable
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aux Sable
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aux Sable
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Romeoville
IL

Town

From Aux Sable
27.1 mi
00h 33m
To Chicago
31.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aux Sable and Chicago.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aux Sable and Chicago.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    144 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    90 m · 13 sec · Cemetery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Tabler Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Tabler Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Chicago

    1281 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    912 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue

    134 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue

    2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    46 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aux Sable and Chicago.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
38.2 mi · 66%
Stevenson Expressway
3.63 mi · 6%
South Tabler Road
1.8 mi · 3%
West Cermak Road
0.83 mi · 1%
South Damen Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
South Blue Island Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

37.9 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romeoville
00h 33m from Aux Sable
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aux Sable and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aux Sable to Chicago?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Aux Sable and 31.1 miles from Chicago.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aux Sable and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Stop Ideas Near Romeoville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Romeoville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romeoville.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aux Sable and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 47.09 mi (75.79 km).

Aux Sable

#1 Aux Sable

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

Population13,493
Coordinates41.3947500, -88.3286800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Chicago

#2 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Population2,677,643
Coordinates41.850033, -87.6500523
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.32854, 41.394974)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.72 $17.44
Premium $4.65 $9.54 $19.08
Diesel $5.30 $10.87 $21.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aux Sable and Chicago. The current time is 05:59:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.