How far is Thornton, IL from Skokie, IL?
The driving distance from Thornton, IL to Skokie, IL is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornton and Skokie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornton and Skokie.
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Start on Margaret Street
1512 ft · 46 sec · Margaret Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Williams Street
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Continue on State Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Continue on South Indiana Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Indiana Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 130th Street
102 m · 7 sec · East 130th Street
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Continue on South Indiana Avenue
1552 ft · 32 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East 127th Street
635 ft · 16 sec · East 127th Street
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Turn right onto South Michigan Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto South Wabash Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · South Wabash Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bishop Ford Freeway
824 ft · 13 sec · Bishop Ford Freeway
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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)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Edens Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Edens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Touhy Avenue East
1547 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cicero Avenue
1933 ft · 43 sec · North Cicero Avenue
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Continue on Skokie Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Skokie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornton and Skokie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.16 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thornton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skokie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton to Skokie?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Thornton and 21.1 miles from Skokie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thornton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skokie.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago
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 Chicago.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornton and Skokie. Straight-line distance: 32.79 mi (52.77 km).
#1 Thornton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 2,367 |
| Coordinates | 41.5680900, -87.6081000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Skokie
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 62,404 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -87.7333900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-87.733389, 42.033454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.67 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
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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