How far is Chicago, IL from Rossville, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Rossville, IL is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Rossville.
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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 right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right
27.8 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto East Attica Street
29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Attica Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Rossville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 57 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
46.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Rossville?
The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Aroma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Chicago and 58.9 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Stop Ideas Near Aroma Park
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 Aroma Park.
Kankakee
Gilman
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 101.63 mi (163.56 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 Rossville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.3792000, -87.6686300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-87.66863, 40.3792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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