How far is Chicago, IL from East Hazel Crest, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to East Hazel Crest, IL is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and East Hazel Crest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and East Hazel Crest.
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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
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
1127 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
1947 ft · 40 sec · West 147th Street
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto 171st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 171st Street
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
1994 ft · 1 min · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto 174th Street
25 m · 4 sec · 174th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 174th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and East Hazel Crest.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near East Hazel Crest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to East Hazel Crest?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Evergreen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Chicago and 11.8 miles from East Hazel Crest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near East Hazel Crest.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen Park
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 Evergreen Park.
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and East Hazel Crest. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.73 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 East Hazel Crest
Village in United States of America
| Population | 1,479 |
| Coordinates | 41.5736500, -87.6464300 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hazel Crest (-87.64643, 41.57365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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