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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.75 mi
01h 34m
Flight
57.92 mi
93.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.92 mi
Kilometers
93.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.75 mi
Kilometers
121.91 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in Northville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-18T23:08
Arrive Chicago
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northville
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
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Northville
33.7 mi
00h 47m
To Chicago
42.1 mi
00h 47m

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 WNW
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 Northville and Chicago.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 2

  2. 2

    Continue on East 2351st Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2351st Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 41st Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 41st Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Si Johnson Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Si Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North 41st Road

    3252 ft · 1 min · North 41st Road

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 32

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 32

  7. 7

    Continue on North 41st Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North 41st Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Walker Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Schlapp Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Schlapp Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Lockport Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lockport Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Lockport Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Stevenson Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

    912 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

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

    134 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue

    2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    46 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    794 ft · 58 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northville 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
25.6 mi · 34%
Walker Road
11.8 mi · 16%
West Lockport Road
4.91 mi · 6%
North 41st Road
4.53 mi · 6%
Stevenson Expressway
3.63 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
57.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 47m from Northville
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Northville 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 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.

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 57.92 mi (93.22 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,753
Coordinates41.5633600, -88.7053500
Altitude200
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: County Highway 2 (-88.705466, 41.563378)
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Northville and Chicago. The current time is 23:08:49.

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.