How far is Chicago, IL from Catlin, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Catlin, IL is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Catlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Catlin.
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Start on the route
943 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cermak Road
947 ft · 26 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 17 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
87 m · 6 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn slight right
34 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 48 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
117.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street
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Take the ramp left
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward G Street
899 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
35 m · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North G Street
1007 ft · 30 sec · North G Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
2559 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on Catlin Tilton Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Tilton Road
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Continue on North Paris Street
1533 ft · 44 sec · North Paris Street
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Turn right onto Vermilion Street
107 m · 10 sec · Vermilion Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Vermilion Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Catlin.
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 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
118 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chicago and Sunny near Catlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Catlin?
The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Chicago and 84.3 miles from Catlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.75 one way or $53.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chicago and Sunny near Catlin.
Stop Ideas Near Gilman
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 Gilman.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Catlin. Straight-line distance: 123.36 mi (198.53 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Catlin
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 1,899 |
| Coordinates | 40.0650400, -87.7019700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catlin (-87.70197, 40.06504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.50 | $26.75 | $53.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $38.80 | $77.60 |
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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