How far is Chicago, IL from North Center, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to North Center, IL is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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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 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and North Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and North Center.
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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
881 ft · 23 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ruble Street
676 ft · 23 sec · South Ruble Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Armitage Avenue
776 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp right onto West Armitage Avenue
143 m · 18 sec · West Armitage Avenue
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Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West Byron Street
100 m · 19 sec · West Byron Street
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
123 m · 16 sec · North Damen Avenue
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Turn left
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
52 m · 12 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 North Center.
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.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
3.18 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny near North Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to North Center?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Chicago and 4 miles from North Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny near North Center.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and North Center. Straight-line distance: 7.33 mi (11.8 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 North Center
North Center is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9539200, -87.6789500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Center (-87.67895, 41.95392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
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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