How far is Flossmoor, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Flossmoor, IL to Chicago, IL is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flossmoor and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flossmoor and Chicago.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Flossmoor Road
1415 ft · 1 min · Flossmoor Road
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Turn right onto Governors Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Governors Highway
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Turn right onto 175th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
3.6 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
1069 ft · 26 sec · West 147th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North
2284 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.2 mi · 9 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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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 Flossmoor 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.
I 57 North
Merge slight left
7.98 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Flossmoor and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flossmoor to Chicago?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Merrionette Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Flossmoor and 13.4 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Flossmoor and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Merrionette Park
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 Merrionette Park.
Homewood
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flossmoor and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 21.3 mi (34.28 km).
#1 Flossmoor
Village in United States of America
| Population | 9,018 |
| Coordinates | 41.5428100, -87.6847700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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