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Weekend Drives from Chicago, IL

Routes

30

Avg Distance

51 mi

Avg Drive

1h 13m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Chicago, IL cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 51 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Chicago, IL — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Chicago, IL — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Chicago, IL that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 51 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Chicago, IL → Aurora, IL

42.2 mi 1h Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Fairfield, IL

41.5 mi 1h Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Forest Lake, IL

37.3 mi 1h Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Joliet, IL

43.8 mi 1h Score: 6/10

Chicago, IL → Elgin, IL

41.6 mi 1h 1m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Sleepy Hollow, IL

43 mi 1h 3m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → South Elgin, IL

40.4 mi 1h 4m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Cuba, IL

41.7 mi 1h 5m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → St. Charles, IL

38.1 mi 1h 5m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Minooka, IL

48.6 mi 1h 6m Score: 6/10

Chicago, IL → Oswego, IL

45.9 mi 1h 7m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Round Lake, IL

49 mi 1h 9m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Farmington, IL

41.6 mi 1h 9m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Elwood, IL

51.6 mi 1h 11m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Bradley, IL

55.7 mi 1h 11m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Huntley, IL

52 mi 1h 12m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Lynwood, IL

50.5 mi 1h 12m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Kankakee, IL

58.4 mi 1h 13m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Wasco, IL

43.6 mi 1h 16m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Morris, IL

59.4 mi 1h 16m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Fox, IL

52.5 mi 1h 17m Score: 9/10

Chicago, IL → Indian Creek, IL

56.4 mi 1h 18m Score: 9/10

Chicago, IL → Lakewood, IL

54.3 mi 1h 22m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Burlington, IL

53 mi 1h 23m Score: 9/10

Chicago, IL → Marengo, IL

62.5 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → McHenry, IL

54.3 mi 1h 25m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → McCullom Lake, IL

55.7 mi 1h 27m Score: 8/10

Chicago, IL → Central City, IL

63.4 mi 1h 27m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Clifton, IL

73.2 mi 1h 28m Score: 7/10

Chicago, IL → Belvidere, IL

73 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

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