How far is Chicago, IL from Milan, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Milan, IL is about 298.6 miles (480.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Milan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Milan.
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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 left to continue on I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 48 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
195.9 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
1753 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street
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Continue on County Road 925 East
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East
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Turn slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N
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Turn straight onto County Road 1600E
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Road 1600E
6.4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600E
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 1850 East
6.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 1850 East
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Continue on Locust Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 200 East
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Turn left onto County Road 1400 North
7.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on Oak Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
788 ft · 37 sec · 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lagoon Drive
95 m · 15 sec · Lagoon Drive
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Milan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
196 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chicago and Sunny near Milan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Milan?
The road trip is about 298.6 miles (480.5 km) and usually takes 06h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Chicago and 149.1 miles from Milan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.75 one way or $79.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chicago and Sunny near Milan.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
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 Pesotum.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Mattoon station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Milan. Straight-line distance: 261.56 mi (420.94 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 Milan
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 4,945 |
| Coordinates | 38.0861600, -88.1783700 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milan (-88.17837, 38.08616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $39.75 | $79.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.83 | $89.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.05 | $98.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.90 | $111.81 |
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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