How far is Oakley, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Oakley, IL to Chicago, IL is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakley and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley and Chicago.
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Start on East North Street
16 m · 4 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1273 ft · 60 sec · North Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Angle Crossing Road
1191 ft · 57 sec · Angle Crossing Road
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Turn left onto North Oakley Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · North Oakley Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Oakley Road
122 m · 11 sec · North Oakley Road
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Continue on Caleb Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Caleb Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Highway 25
527 ft · 14 sec · County Highway 25
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Continue on Argenta Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Argenta Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-72 East: Champaign
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
32 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago
1520 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
123.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.2 mi · 9 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Ruble Street
74 m · 7 sec · South Ruble Street
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Turn slight left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Canalport Avenue
887 ft · 26 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 19 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
976 ft · 25 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left
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 Oakley 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 57 North
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Oakley and Chance Drizzle near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakley to Chicago?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Oakley and 86.9 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.19 one way or $56.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Oakley and Chance Drizzle near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Gilman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilman.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakley and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 149.15 mi (240.04 km).
#1 Oakley
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.8761500, -88.8059100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.61 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $40.34 | $80.69 |
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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