How far is Chicago, IL from Granite City, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Granite City, IL is about 289.6 miles (466 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.2 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Granite City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Granite City.
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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 right to continue on I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive
1820 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis
2604 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
128.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Kansas City
2058 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 203: Granite City
1375 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 203 South: Granite City
781 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 203 South: Granite City
100 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Nameoki Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Nameoki Road
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Niedringhaus Avenue
1307 ft · 36 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Granite City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
129 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Sunny near Granite City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Granite City?
The road trip is about 289.6 miles (466 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Chicago and 144.8 miles from Granite City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Sunny near Granite City.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
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Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Granite City. Straight-line distance: 254.28 mi (409.23 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 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25,662 |
| Coordinates | 38.7014400, -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granite City (-90.14872, 38.70144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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