How far is Chicago, IL from Aviston, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Aviston, IL is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.7 miles (397.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.68 mi
05h 24m
Flight
246.72 mi
397.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.72 mi
Kilometers
397.06 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.68 mi
Kilometers
466.19 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aviston
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-23T06:14
Arrive Aviston
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sadorus
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Chicago
144.9 mi
02h 42m
To Aviston
144.8 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Aviston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    943 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

    947 ft · 26 sec · West Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 17 sec · South Halsted Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

    87 m · 6 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    34 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    139 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90, I 94 East: Indiana

    929 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.2 km · 48 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    25 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on N Mine St

    1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue

    14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Russland Road

    1288 ft · 42 sec · Russland Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 50

    644 ft · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 50

  24. 24

    Continue on Harrison Street

    704 ft · 16 sec · Harrison Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1995 ft · 60 sec · Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    32 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
242 mi · 83%
West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 3%
Poplar
2.74 mi · 1%
East Poplar Street
2.72 mi · 1%
West Main Street
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

201 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
246.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sadorus
02h 42m from Chicago
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Aviston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Aviston?

The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sadorus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.9 miles from Chicago and 144.8 miles from Aviston.

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

The direct path is about 246.7 miles (397.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sadorus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sadorus, 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 Sadorus.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

19 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

41 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

54 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Aviston. Straight-line distance: 246.72 mi (397.06 km).

Chicago

#1 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
Aviston

#2 Aviston

Village in United States of America

Population2,156
Coordinates38.6067200, -89.6075900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Aviston (-89.60759, 38.60672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.69 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
20.44 gal · 77.38 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.47 $86.93
Premium $4.65 $47.56 $95.13
Diesel $5.30 $54.21 $108.41

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 Chicago and Aviston. The current time is 06:14:20.

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.