How far is Hanover Park, IL from Chicago, IL?

The driving distance from Hanover Park, IL to Chicago, IL is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
33.73 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.46 mi
44.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.46 mi
Kilometers
44.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.73 mi
Kilometers
54.28 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Hanover Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover Park
2026-04-18T08:42
Arrive Chicago
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkeley
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

From Hanover Park
16.8 mi
00h 24m
To Chicago
16.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
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 Hanover Park and Chicago.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover Park and Chicago.

  1. 1

    Start on Sycamore Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Sycamore Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barrington Road

    2177 ft · 57 sec · Barrington Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Irving Park Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Irving Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    107 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 390 Toll East

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    2708 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3064 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    23.7 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

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

    616 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

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

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue

    963 ft · 30 sec · South Union Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

    154 m · 13 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover Park and Chicago.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 East
24.8 mi · 73%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
3.46 mi · 10%
East Irving Park Road
1.76 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.75 mi · 2%
I 290
0.74 mi · 2%
Barrington Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 290 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

23.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkeley
00h 24m from Hanover Park
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hanover Park 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 Hanover Park to Chicago?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Berkeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Hanover Park and 16.9 miles from Chicago.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hanover Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.

Stop Ideas Near Berkeley

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

9 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

13 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover Park and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 27.46 mi (44.2 km).

Hanover Park

#1 Hanover Park

Village in United States of America

Population37,164
Coordinates41.9994700, -88.1450700
Altitude245
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: Sycamore Avenue (-88.14507, 41.999479)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanover Park and Chicago. The current time is 08:42:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.