How far is Chillicothe, OH from Sandwich, IL?
The driving distance from Chillicothe, OH to Sandwich, IL is about 409.1 miles (658.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.6 miles (541.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chillicothe and Sandwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe and Sandwich.
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Start on West Main Street
1683 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North High Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North High Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Monument Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Monument Avenue
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Turn left onto West Riverview Avenue
677 ft · 18 sec · West Riverview Avenue
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue
101.9 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North
1463 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
2479 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
15.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on Renwick Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Renwick Road
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Turn right onto Weber Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Weber Road
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Lockport Street
2159 ft · 41 sec · Lockport Street
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Continue on Lockport Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lockport Road
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Continue on West Lockport Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lockport Street
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Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road
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Continue on East Schoolhouse Road
7.4 mi · 12 min · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn right onto South Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue on North Bridge Street
44 m · 5 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto River Street
972 ft · 27 sec · River Street
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Continue on River Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fox River Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Fox River Drive
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Turn left onto Griswold Springs Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Griswold Springs Road
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Turn right onto Duvick Avenue
634 ft · 35 sec · Duvick Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
622 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillicothe and Sandwich.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chillicothe and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chillicothe to Sandwich?
The road trip is about 409.1 miles (658.4 km) and usually takes 08h 17m 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?
Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.2 miles from Chillicothe and 204.9 miles from Sandwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.6 miles (541.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 EDT. 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 $55.27 one way or $110.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chillicothe and Sandwich, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chillicothe and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandwich.
Stop Ideas Near Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Sandwich. Straight-line distance: 336.57 mi (541.66 km).
#1 Chillicothe
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 21,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.3331200, -82.9824000 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandwich
Town in DeKalb, Kendall, and LaSalle counties, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,384 |
| Coordinates | 41.6458600, -88.6217400 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandwich (-88.62174, 41.64586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $3.83 | $55.27 | $110.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $63.25 | $126.49 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $71.10 | $142.19 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $87.56 | $175.12 |
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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