How far is Northville, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Northville, IL to Chicago, IL is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northville and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northville and Chicago.
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Start on County Highway 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 2
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Continue on East 2351st Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2351st Road
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Turn left onto North 41st Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 41st Road
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Continue on Si Johnson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Si Johnson Avenue
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Continue on North 41st Road
3252 ft · 1 min · North 41st Road
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Continue on County Highway 32
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 32
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Continue on North 41st Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North 41st Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Walker Road
11.8 mi · 16 min · Walker Road
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Turn left onto Schlapp Road
2 mi · 3 min · Schlapp Road
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Turn right onto West Lockport Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road
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Continue on West Lockport Street
1 km · 1 min · West Lockport Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 33 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 Northville 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 55 North
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northville to Chicago?
The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Northville and 42.1 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Northville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 57.92 mi (93.22 km).
#1 Northville
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
| Population | 6,753 |
| Coordinates | 41.5633600, -88.7053500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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