Trip from Chicago, IL to Ashburn, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are South Kedzie Avenue, South Archer Avenue, West 79th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Chicago, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Chicago, IL to Ashburn, IL?

The route from Chicago, IL to Ashburn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Chicago, IL to Ashburn, IL?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

20m

Distance

9.6 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 19m ★

6 AM

0h 20m

8 AM

0h 24m

10 AM

0h 22m

12 PM

0h 21m

3 PM

0h 22m

5 PM

0h 24m

8 PM

0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Trip Overview

The drive from Chicago, IL to Ashburn, IL covers 9.6 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Kedzie Avenue, South Archer Avenue, West 79th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on South Kedzie Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 9.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Kedzie Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Cermak Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Cermak Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Halsted Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Cermak Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

Navigation decision point

4

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Halsted Street

Turn right onto South Halsted Street

Navigation decision point

5

4.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | South Kedzie Avenue

Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

8.9 mi into trip | ~18m in | West Columbus Avenue

Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6

9.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | South Central Park Avenue

Turn left onto South Central Park Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Kedzie Avenue	4.4 mi	8m
South Archer Avenue	3.8 mi	7m
West 79th Street	0.4 mi	<1m
South Halsted Street	0.4 mi	1m
West Cermak Road	0.2 mi	<1m
South Central Park Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
West Columbus Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: South Kedzie Avenue — 4.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Ashburn, IL.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road

2

At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Cermak Road

3

Turn right onto South Halsted Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Halsted Street

4

Turn right onto South Archer Avenue

3.8 mi · 7 min · South Archer Avenue

5

Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue

4.4 mi · 8 min · South Kedzie Avenue

Use the left lane.

6

Turn right onto West Columbus Avenue

373 ft · 9 sec · West Columbus Avenue

Use the right lane.

7

Turn slight right onto West 79th Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · West 79th Street

8

Turn left onto South Central Park Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · South Central Park Avenue

Use the left lane.

9

Turn left

182 ft · 13 sec

10

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.50 one way

$3.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.65	$3.30
premium	$4.89	$1.85	$3.69
diesel	$5.61	$2.12	$4.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.9	$1.01	$0.46
Efficient EV	2.4	$0.84	$0.38
EV Truck/SUV	3.8	$1.34	$0.61

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chicago, IL

Night in Chicago on Thursday

Local time

11:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 10 to 15 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Ashburn, IL

Night in Ashburn on Thursday

Local time

11:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chicago, IL to Ashburn, IL covers 9.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Kedzie Avenue, South Archer Avenue, West 79th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Chicago, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Cermak Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Halsted Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Chicago, IL to Ashburn, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More from Chicago, IL

Bremen, IL 344.9 mi · 6h 40m Anna, IL 344.7 mi · 6h 22m Sparta, IL 337.1 mi · 6h 23m Saline, IL 335 mi · 6h 32m Crestwood, IL 329.3 mi · 6h 11m Sleepy Hollow, IL 328.1 mi · 6h 7m

More trips to Ashburn, IL

Bremen, IL 327 mi Des Plaines, IL 32.7 mi

Weekend drives from Chicago, IL Scenic drives in IL

Explore more options from Chicago, IL or browse trips ending in Ashburn, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.