How far is Douglas, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Douglas, IL to Chicago, IL is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Chicago.
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Start on East 33rd Street
8 m · 3 sec · East 33rd Street
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Turn right onto South Calumet Avenue
1331 ft · 1 min · South Calumet Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 31st Street
2263 ft · 53 sec · East 31st Street
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Continue on West 31st Street
939 ft · 25 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South LaSalle Street
1220 ft · 24 sec · South LaSalle Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, I 94 West
595 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
1.5 km · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Ruble Street
74 m · 7 sec · South Ruble Street
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Turn slight left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Canalport Avenue
887 ft · 26 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas and Chicago.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
0.96 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Douglas and Sunny near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Chicago?
The road trip is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Douglas and 1.7 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Cicero
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 Cicero.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 1.95 mi (3.14 km).
#1 Douglas
Douglas is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8347600, -87.6181100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.47 | $0.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
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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