How far is Chicago, IL from Hanover Park, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Hanover Park, IL is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
31.86 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.46 mi
44.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.46 mi
Kilometers
44.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.27 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-18T10:19
Arrive Hanover Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Hillside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Chicago
15.9 mi
00h 25m
To Hanover Park
16 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Hanover Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    943 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Cermak Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Ashland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Van Buren Street

    900 ft · 29 sec · West Van Buren Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    650 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road

    636 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Barrington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Barrington Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sycamore Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sycamore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
12.1 mi · 38%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 21%
US 20 West
5.39 mi · 17%
I 290 West
4.06 mi · 13%
South Ashland Avenue
1.66 mi · 5%
West Cermak Road
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

12.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 25m from Chicago
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanover Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Hanover Park?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Chicago and 16 miles from Hanover Park.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hanover Park.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

12 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Hanover Park. Straight-line distance: 27.46 mi (44.2 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
Hanover Park

#2 Hanover Park

Village in United States of America

Population37,164
Coordinates41.9994700, -88.1450700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Hanover Park (-88.14507, 41.99947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Hanover Park. The current time is 10:19:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.