How far is Chicago, IL from Northville, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Northville, IL is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
68.01 mi
01h 40m
Flight
57.92 mi
93.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.92 mi
Kilometers
93.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.01 mi
Kilometers
109.45 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-19T00:36
Arrive Northville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Chicago
33.9 mi
00h 50m
To Northville
34.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis

    2604 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    24.8 mi · 33 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 126 West: Plainfield

    2328 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lockport Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Lockport Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lockport Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Schlapp Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Schlapp Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Walker Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North 41st Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North 41st Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Highway 32

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 32

  21. 21

    Continue on North 41st Road

    3252 ft · 1 min · North 41st Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Si Johnson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Si Johnson Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North 41st Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North 41st Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 2351st Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2351st Road

  25. 25

    Continue on County Highway 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 2

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 2

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
24.8 mi · 36%
Walker Road
11.8 mi · 17%
Stevenson Expressway
5.61 mi · 8%
West Lockport Road
4.9 mi · 7%
North 41st Road
4.48 mi · 7%
East Main Street
2.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

24.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
57.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 50m from Chicago
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Sunny near Northville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Chicago and 34.1 miles from Northville.

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

The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Sunny near Northville.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Northville. Straight-line distance: 57.92 mi (93.22 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
Northville

#2 Northville

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,753
Coordinates41.5633600, -88.7053500
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Northville (-88.70535, 41.56336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Northville. The current time is 00:36:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.