How far is Chicago, IL from Mokena, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Mokena, IL is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Mokena.
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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
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
2386 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: La Grange Road
2344 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto South La Grange Road
833 ft · 16 sec · South La Grange Road
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Continue on South La Grange Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn right onto 191st Street
2 mi · 4 min · 191st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wolf Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Mokena.
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.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
13.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Mokena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Mokena?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Dixmoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Chicago and 17 miles from Mokena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Mokena.
Stop Ideas Near Dixmoor
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 Dixmoor.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Dyer station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Mokena. Straight-line distance: 25.56 mi (41.13 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 Mokena
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 20,050 |
| Coordinates | 41.5261400, -87.8892200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mokena (-87.88922, 41.52614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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