How far is Chicago, IL from New York, NY?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is about 716.5 miles (1153.1 km), with a travel time of about 13h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 624.2 miles (1004.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 13h 45m.
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.
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and New York.
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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)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
153.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
101.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90
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Continue on New York State Thruway
243 mi · 4 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Stuhlman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stuhlman Road
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Continue on Youngs Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngs Road
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Continue on Youngs Road
48 m · 4 sec · Youngs Road
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Turn straight
572 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left
130 m · 31 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 New York.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Continue on New York State Thruway
243 mi · 04h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to New York?
The road trip is about 716.5 miles (1153.1 km) and usually takes 13h 45m 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?
Wickliffe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 357.5 miles from Chicago and 358.9 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 624.2 miles (1004.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 $118.74 one way or $237.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 224.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chicago and New York, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Wickliffe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wickliffe.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and New York. Straight-line distance: 624.19 mi (1004.54 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 New York
Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.
| Population | 19,336,776 |
| Coordinates | 43.0003500, -75.4999000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 56m |
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 | $4.70 | $118.74 | $237.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $134.51 | $269.03 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $148.32 | $296.64 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $166.29 | $332.58 |
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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