How far is Davis Junction, IL from Chicago, IL?

The driving distance from Davis Junction, IL to Chicago, IL is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.2 mi
01h 38m
Flight
76.14 mi
122.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.2 mi
Kilometers
149.99 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Return by in Davis Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davis Junction
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davis Junction
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Willow Creek
IL

Township in Lee County, Illinois

From Davis Junction
47.7 mi
00h 49m
To Chicago
45.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davis Junction and Chicago.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chicago Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Chicago Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago

    2318 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road

    616 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue

    963 ft · 30 sec · South Union Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

    154 m · 13 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
62.3 mi · 67%
East Chicago Avenue
17.5 mi · 19%
Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 14%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.75 mi · 1%
I 88 East Toll
0.44 mi
I 90 East
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

56.3 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Creek
00h 49m from Davis Junction
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Davis Junction and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davis Junction to Chicago?

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Willow Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Davis Junction and 45.5 miles from Chicago.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Davis Junction and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Creek

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

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

RAIL

Plano

20 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

27 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

47 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

50 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davis Junction and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 76.14 mi (122.53 km).

Davis Junction

#1 Davis Junction

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,344
Coordinates42.1016900, -89.0931600
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Chicago

#2 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
Start: Union Street (-89.092983, 42.1017)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Davis Junction and Chicago. The current time is 06:26:06.

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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.