How far is Chicago, IL from Groveland, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Groveland, IL is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 11m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Groveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Groveland.
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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
122.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
25.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 98
1946 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto West Birchwood Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Birchwood Street
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Continue on Edgewater Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewater Drive
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
107 m · 15 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Groveland.
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
122 mi · 02h 19m
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 Clear leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Groveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Groveland?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Chicago and 81.1 miles from Groveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Groveland.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
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Gilman
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Groveland. Straight-line distance: 130.92 mi (210.69 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 Groveland
Township in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 593 |
| Coordinates | 40.5925400, -89.5345400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groveland (-89.53454, 40.59254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $26.09 | $52.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $37.53 | $75.07 |
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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