How far is West Englewood, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from West Englewood, IL to Chicago, IL is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Englewood and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Englewood and Chicago.
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Start on South Paulina Street
52 m · 13 sec · South Paulina Street
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Turn left onto West 64th Street
657 ft · 29 sec · West 64th Street
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Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
1988 ft · 2 min · South Halsted Street
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Turn left 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 West Englewood 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.
South Ashland Avenue
Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
4.15 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Englewood 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 West Englewood to Chicago?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from West Englewood and 3.2 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.01 one way or $2.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Englewood and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Cicero
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 Cicero.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Englewood and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 5.05 mi (8.12 km).
#1 West Englewood
West Englewood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7780900, -87.6667200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.01 | $2.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.15 | $2.31 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
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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