How far is Chicago, IL from Germantown, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Germantown, IL is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Germantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Germantown.
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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
200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St
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Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
2044 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jamestown Road
1680 ft · 34 sec · Jamestown Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
2775 ft · 55 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn slight right
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West
2590 ft · 59 sec · Old Route 50 West
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Turn left onto North Germantown Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Germantown Road
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Continue on Hanover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hanover Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
932 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Munster Street
104 m · 15 sec · Munster Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Munster Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Germantown.
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
201 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chicago and Sunny near Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Germantown?
The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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 144.8 miles from Chicago and 144.7 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 6:04 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 Partly Sunny around Chicago and Sunny near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Sadorus
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 Sadorus.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Mattoon station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 248.59 mi (400.06 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 Germantown
Village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 38.5536600, -89.5384200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-89.53842, 38.55366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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