How far is Hazel Crest, IL from Chicago, IL?

The driving distance from Hazel Crest, IL to Chicago, IL is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.77 mi
00h 31m
Flight
19.37 mi
31.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.77 mi
Kilometers
38.25 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Hazel Crest
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Crest
2026-04-23T00:03
Arrive Chicago
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Crest
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Evergreen Park
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Hazel Crest
11.9 mi
00h 15m
To Chicago
11.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Crest and Chicago.

  1. 1

    Start on 175th Street

    3 m · 2 sec · 175th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 159th Street

    2883 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North

    2747 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto South Ruble Street

    74 m · 7 sec · South Ruble Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    23 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Canalport Avenue

    887 ft · 26 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel Crest 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
10.6 mi · 45%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.18 mi · 26%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 14%
Kedzie Avenue
2.01 mi · 8%
West 159th Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Canalport Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evergreen Park
00h 15m from Hazel Crest
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hazel Crest and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazel Crest to Chicago?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Evergreen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Hazel Crest and 11.9 miles from Chicago.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hazel Crest and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.

Stop Ideas Near Evergreen Park

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

Hammond–Whiting station

16 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

18 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

18 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Crest and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 19.37 mi (31.17 km).

Hazel Crest

#1 Hazel Crest

Village in United States of America

Population13,446
Coordinates41.5717000, -87.6944900
Altitude197
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: 175th Street (-87.694457, 41.571681)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Crest and Chicago. The current time is 00:03:50.

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.