How far is Chicago, IL from Patton, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Patton, IL is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Patton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Patton.
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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)
8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Keep slight left to continue on Bishop Ford Freeway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Bishop Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue
997 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South
153 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenwood Dyer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
656 ft · 20 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Wicker Avenue
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
59.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right
1740 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Pennington Road
1383 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Turn left onto US 150
4.5 mi · 7 min · US 150
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Continue on N 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · N 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Paris Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West Paris Avenue
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Continue on Old Paris Road
2 mi · 5 min · Old Paris Road
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Turn left onto Old Paris Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Paris Road
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Turn left onto 74th Place
1 km · 3 min · 74th Place
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Turn right onto East 2250th Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · East 2250th Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2250th Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Patton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wicker Avenue
Continue straight
59.1 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Patton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Patton?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Chicago and 92.8 miles from Patton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Patton.
Stop Ideas Near Stockland
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 Stockland.
Gilman
Rensselaer
Danville, Illinois
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Patton. Straight-line distance: 164.03 mi (263.98 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 Patton
Township of Illinois
| Population | 4,902 |
| Coordinates | 39.4769800, -87.5586300 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patton (-87.55863, 39.47698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.77 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.48 | $60.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.74 | $69.48 |
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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