How far is Chicago, IL from Twin Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Twin Grove, IL is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Twin Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Twin Grove.
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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 right to continue on I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive
1820 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis
2604 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
125.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1830 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 150 West, IL 9 West
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Market Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Continue on East 1400 North Road
1.6 km · 1 min · East 1400 North Road
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Turn right onto North 1000 East Road
2179 ft · 2 min · North 1000 East Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1000 East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Twin Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago and Partly Cloudy near Twin Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Twin Grove?
The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Chicago and 68.4 miles from Twin Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago and Partly Cloudy near Twin Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Twin Grove. Straight-line distance: 119.64 mi (192.55 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 Twin Grove
Twin Grove is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4933700, -89.0798000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twin Grove (-89.0798, 40.49337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.52 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.15 | $24.80 | $49.61 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
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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