How far is Hartford, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Hartford, IL to Chicago, IL is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245 miles (394.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Chicago.
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Start on South Delmar Avenue
20 m · 8 sec · South Delmar Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hawthorne Street
804 ft · 35 sec · West Hawthorne Street
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Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Ferguson Avenue
629 ft · 11 sec · West Ferguson Avenue
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1334 ft · 29 sec · South Central Avenue
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Continue on Vaughn Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vaughn Road
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Continue on South Bellwood Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Bellwood Drive
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Continue on North Bellwood Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bellwood Drive
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Turn right onto West Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140
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Take the ramp left
1515 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
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 Hartford and Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Chicago?
The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Hartford and 141.8 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245 miles (394.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 244.99 mi (394.28 km).
#1 Hartford
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 38.8333800, -90.0959400 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $37.67 | $75.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.49 | $84.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.49 | $92.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.99 | $105.97 |
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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