How far is Chicago, IL from Olympia Fields, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Olympia Fields, IL is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.53 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.3 mi
37.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.3 mi
Kilometers
37.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olympia Fields
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-19T08:06
Arrive Olympia Fields
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Calumet Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Chicago
14.3 mi
00h 22m
To Olympia Fields
14.2 mi
00h 22m

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
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Olympia Fields.

  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

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 147th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    6.8 mi · 13 min · Kedzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Vollmer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Vollmer Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 207th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · West 207th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 207th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 31%
I 57 South
7.89 mi · 28%
Kedzie Avenue
6.8 mi · 24%
Vollmer Road
1.01 mi · 4%
Western Avenue
1.01 mi · 4%
West 147th Street
0.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

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

8.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calumet Park
00h 22m from Chicago
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Olympia Fields?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Calumet Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Chicago and 14.2 miles from Olympia Fields.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Calumet Park

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

11 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

13 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Olympia Fields. Straight-line distance: 23.3 mi (37.49 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
Olympia Fields

#2 Olympia Fields

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population4,747
Coordinates41.5133700, -87.6742100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Olympia Fields (-87.67421, 41.51337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 Olympia Fields. The current time is 08:06:30.

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.