How far is Chicago, IL from Rosiclare, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Rosiclare, IL is about 360.1 miles (579.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
360.13 mi
07h 04m
Flight
308.06 mi
495.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.06 mi
Kilometers
495.78 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.13 mi
Kilometers
579.57 km
Drive Time
07h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosiclare
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-04-17T03:46
Arrive Rosiclare
Fri, Apr 17, 10:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mattoon
IL

City in Illinois

From Chicago
180.2 mi
03h 32m
To Rosiclare
179.9 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 145

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145

  20. 20

    Turn left

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Il 146

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hopkinton Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
267 mi · 74%
East Main Street
31.7 mi · 9%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 6%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 2%
Highway 145
5.95 mi · 2%
Il 146
5.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

201 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
308.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattoon
03h 32m from Chicago
Leave By
9:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chicago and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosiclare.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 360.1 miles (579.6 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?

Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.2 miles from Chicago and 179.9 miles from Rosiclare.

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

The direct path is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 $47.93 one way or $95.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chicago and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosiclare.

Stop Ideas Near Mattoon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

43 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

71 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

94 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Rosiclare. Straight-line distance: 308.06 mi (495.78 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
Rosiclare

#2 Rosiclare

City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates37.4236600, -88.3461500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Rosiclare (-88.34615, 37.42366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.71 gal
48.1 L · about $47.93
Round trip
$95.86
25.42 gal · 96.2 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 225.9 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.93 $95.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.06 $108.11
Premium $4.65 $59.15 $118.30
Diesel $5.30 $67.41 $134.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Rosiclare. The current time is 03:46:42.

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.