How far is Chicago, IL from Fisher, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Fisher, IL is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
127.75 mi
02h 31m
Flight
112.16 mi
180.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.16 mi
Kilometers
180.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.75 mi
Kilometers
205.59 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fisher
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Fisher
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Otto
IL

Township in Kankakee County, Illinois

From Chicago
63.9 mi
01h 15m
To Fisher
63.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 136: Rantoul, Fisher

    1572 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 136: Rantoul, Fisher

    1290 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Champaign Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Champaign Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 3000 North

    5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 3000 North

  15. 15

    Continue on East Division Street

    3113 ft · 1 min · East Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1340 ft · 43 sec · South 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    33 m · 5 sec · West Park Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
108 mi · 85%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 7%
County Road 3000 North
5.46 mi · 4%
Champaign Avenue
2.37 mi · 2%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.74 mi · 1%
East Division Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

108 mi · 02h 01m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otto
01h 15m from Chicago
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Fisher.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Chicago and 63.8 miles from Fisher.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Fisher.

Stop Ideas Near Otto

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

8 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

33 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

55 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Fisher. Straight-line distance: 112.16 mi (180.51 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
Fisher

#2 Fisher

Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Population1,911
Coordinates40.3147600, -88.3500500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Fisher (-88.35005, 40.31476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.06 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.02 gal · 34.12 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.65 $20.99 $41.98
Diesel $5.30 $23.92 $47.84

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 Fisher. The current time is 23:05:25.

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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.