How far is Bartonville, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Bartonville, IL to Chicago, IL is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartonville and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartonville and Chicago.
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Start on South Adams Street
87 m · 13 sec · South Adams Street
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Turn left onto East McClure Avenue
666 ft · 37 sec · East McClure Avenue
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1956 ft · 29 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartonville and Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bartonville 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 Bartonville to Chicago?
The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Bartonville and 83.5 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bartonville and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartonville and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 132.99 mi (214.02 km).
#1 Bartonville
Village in Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 6,049 |
| Coordinates | 40.6503200, -89.6520500 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.17 | $44.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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