How far is Granville, IL from Chicago, IL?

The driving distance from Granville, IL to Chicago, IL is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.09 mi
01h 51m
Flight
91.15 mi
146.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.15 mi
Kilometers
146.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.09 mi
Kilometers
170.73 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granville
2026-04-18T21:10
Arrive Chicago
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granville
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
Aux Sable
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Granville
52.9 mi
00h 55m
To Chicago
53.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granville and Chicago.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Court

    41 m · 11 sec · Harrison Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    1318 ft · 41 sec · McCoy Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    1 km · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    912 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue

    134 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue

    2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    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 Granville and Chicago.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
47.9 mi · 45%
I 55 North
36.5 mi · 34%
I 39 North
6.86 mi · 6%
Stevenson Expressway
3.63 mi · 3%
West Cermak Road
0.83 mi · 1%
South Damen Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aux Sable
00h 55m from Granville
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Granville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granville to Chicago?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Aux Sable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Granville and 53.2 miles from Chicago.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Granville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.

Stop Ideas Near Aux Sable

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Aux Sable, 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 Aux Sable.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

34 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

35 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Naperville

45 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 91.15 mi (146.69 km).

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#1 Granville

Human settlement in Putnam County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,298
Coordinates41.2611500, -89.2275900
Altitude210
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: Harrison Court (-89.22759, 41.261137)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Granville and Chicago. The current time is 21:10:41.

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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.