How far is Chicago, IL from Newark, OH?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Newark, OH is about 350.9 miles (564.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Newark.
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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
27.5 mi · 31 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
101.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · East Morthland Drive
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Continue straight
2056 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on West Coliseum Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
134.5 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37
1170 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street
3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
8.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Cherry Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Morning Street
126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street
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Continue on Granville Street
10.6 mi · 12 min · Granville Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 43 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Take the exit left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street
1185 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road
142 m · 10 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on North 4th Street
141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Church Street Roundabout
51 m · 3 sec · West Church Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Church Street
150 m · 21 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
89 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Park Place
32 m · 2 sec · North Park Place
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Exit the roundabout onto North Park Place
139 m · 9 sec · North Park Place
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 2nd Street
1 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 2nd Street
38 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Newark.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Coliseum Boulevard
Continue straight
135 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chicago and Chance Rain Showers near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Newark?
The road trip is about 350.9 miles (564.7 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?
Monroeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.2 miles from Chicago and 175.7 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 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 $57.75 one way or $115.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chicago and Newark, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chicago and Chance Rain Showers near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Monroeville
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 Monroeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Newark. Straight-line distance: 300.5 mi (483.61 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 Newark
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 40.0581200, -82.4012600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-82.40126, 40.05812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $4.67 | $57.75 | $115.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $65.51 | $131.03 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $72.26 | $144.52 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $81.35 | $162.70 |
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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