How far is Chicago, IL from Monee, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Monee, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
35.26 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.09 mi
48.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.26 mi
Kilometers
56.74 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-23T08:37
Arrive Monee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dixmoor
IL

Village in United States of America

From Chicago
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To Monee
17.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 90, I 94 East: Indiana

    929 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.2 km · 48 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    23 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Monee, Manhattan

    1999 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Egyptian Trail

    1969 ft · 1 min · South Egyptian Trail

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Court Street

    43 m · 4 sec · West Court Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Court Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · West Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Linden Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · South Linden Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Linden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
23.4 mi · 66%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 25%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.74 mi · 2%
West Monee Manhattan Road
0.71 mi · 2%
South Egyptian Trail
0.37 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

23 mi · 00h 30m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixmoor
00h 24m from Chicago
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Monee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 17.6 miles from Chicago and 17.6 miles from Monee.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Monee.

Stop Ideas Near Dixmoor

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

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

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Homewood

8 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

14 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

19 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Monee. Straight-line distance: 30.09 mi (48.42 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
Monee

#2 Monee

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,029
Coordinates41.4200300, -87.7417100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Monee (-87.74171, 41.42003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Monee. The current time is 08:37:56.

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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.