How far is Chicago, IL from Homer Glen, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Homer Glen, IL is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
29.65 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.78 mi
36.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.78 mi
Kilometers
36.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.72 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer Glen
Fri, Apr 24, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Fri, Apr 24, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-24T07:14
Arrive Homer Glen
Fri, Apr 24, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Hodgkins
IL

Village in United States of America

From Chicago
14.8 mi
00h 23m
To Homer Glen
14.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Homer Glen.

  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 right to continue on I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis

    2604 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road

    802 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 83 South: Kingery Road

    1179 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South: Kingery Road South

    1585 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway

    61 m · 3 sec · Kingery Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on IL 83

    1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83

  18. 18

    Continue on Archer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Archer Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bell Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Bell Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    2197 ft · 44 sec · West 159th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 159th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
11.1 mi · 37%
Bell Road
5.85 mi · 20%
Stevenson Expressway
5.61 mi · 19%
Kingery Highway
2.16 mi · 7%
Archer Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
IL 83
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

11.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hodgkins
00h 23m from Chicago
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Homer Glen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Homer Glen?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hodgkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Chicago and 14.9 miles from Homer Glen.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Homer Glen.

Stop Ideas Near Hodgkins

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Homer Glen. Straight-line distance: 22.78 mi (36.66 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
Homer Glen

#2 Homer Glen

Village in Illinois, United States

Population24,281
Coordinates41.6000300, -87.9381100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Homer Glen (-87.93811, 41.60003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Homer Glen. The current time is 07:14:49.

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.