How far is Chicago, IL from Maywood, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Maywood, IL is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.52 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.13 mi
16.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.13 mi
Kilometers
16.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.52 mi
Kilometers
20.15 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maywood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Maywood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Austin
IL

Township in Macon County, Illinois

From Chicago
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To Maywood
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Maywood.

  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

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 9th Avenue

    875 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 9th Avenue

    2979 ft · 1 min · South 9th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto School Street

    66 m · 11 sec · School Street

  11. 11

    Turn uturn

    63 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
8.73 mi · 70%
South Ashland Avenue
1.66 mi · 13%
West Cermak Road
0.83 mi · 7%
South 9th Avenue
0.56 mi · 5%
West Van Buren Street
0.17 mi · 1%
9th Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

8.73 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 10m from Chicago
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Maywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Maywood?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Chicago and 6.3 miles from Maywood.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Maywood.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

21 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Maywood. Straight-line distance: 10.13 mi (16.31 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
Maywood

#2 Maywood

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population22,868
Coordinates41.8792000, -87.8431200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Maywood (-87.84312, 41.8792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Maywood. The current time is 05:50:45.

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.