How far is Chicago, IL from Somerset, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Somerset, IL is about 343 miles (552 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293 miles (471.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Somerset.
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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
200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
1 km · 51 sec
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Highway 145
5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Deneal Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1894 ft · 1 min · Deneal Road
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Turn sharp right onto Somerset Road
35 m · 5 sec · Somerset Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Somerset.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Chicago and Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Somerset?
The road trip is about 343 miles (552 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Chicago and 171.4 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293 miles (471.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 $45.63 one way or $91.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Chicago and Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 293.03 mi (471.59 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 Somerset
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 37.6544900, -88.4572700 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-88.45727, 37.65449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.63 | $91.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.31 | $112.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.18 | $128.36 |
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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