How far is Chicago, IL from Chenoa, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Chenoa, IL is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
108.39 mi
02h 10m
Flight
94.59 mi
152.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.59 mi
Kilometers
152.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.39 mi
Kilometers
174.43 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chenoa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Chenoa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
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
Wilmington
IL

Town in Will County, Illinois, United States

From Chicago
54.2 mi
01h 05m
To Chenoa
54.2 mi
01h 05m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis

    2604 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso

    2175 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 3100 North Road

    1827 ft · 37 sec · East 3100 North Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Cemetery Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Cemetery Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cemetery Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
99.4 mi · 92%
Stevenson Expressway
5.61 mi · 5%
West Cemetery Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
I 55 South
0.49 mi
US 24
0.41 mi
East 3100 North Road
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

99.4 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
01h 05m from Chicago
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Chenoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Chicago and 54.2 miles from Chenoa.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

32 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

34 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Homewood

49 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Chenoa. Straight-line distance: 94.59 mi (152.23 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
Chenoa

#2 Chenoa

City in Illinois

Population1,717
Coordinates40.7417000, -88.7197900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Chenoa (-88.71979, 40.7417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 Chenoa. The current time is 06:23:15.

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.