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Trip from Chicago, IL to Deer Park, IL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

57m

Distance

35.2 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

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Chicago, IL

Otoniel Alvarado

Downtown Deer Park, IL, IL

Deer Park, IL

Muzin Kahraman

Trip Overview

The drive from Chicago, IL to Deer Park, IL covers 35.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kennedy Expressway, East Rand Road, Milwaukee Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Kennedy Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.6 miles from Chicago, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Chicago, IL to Deer Park, IL covers 35.2 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennedy Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Cermak Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 35.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (South Ruble Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Halsted Street

Turn left onto South Halsted Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Ruble Street

Turn left onto South Ruble Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway

Merge onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41A Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kennedy Expressway 8.2 mi 11m
East Rand Road 5.5 mi 8m
Milwaukee Avenue 4.5 mi 7m
Palatine Road 3.8 mi 6m
North Milwaukee Avenue 3.7 mi 6m
North Caldwell Avenue 2.5 mi 3m
Edens Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
Long Grove Road 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Kennedy Expressway — 8.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Deer Park, 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 · 26 sec · West Cermak Road
3

Turn left onto South Halsted Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Halsted Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Canalport Avenue
5

Turn left onto South Ruble Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Ruble Street
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
7

Merge onto I 90; I 94

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 90; I 94

8.2 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 94

2.2 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
Toward I 94 West: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 41A Toward US 14 West: Caldwell Avenue Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn slight right onto US 14

2.5 mi · 3 min · North Caldwell Avenue
12

Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

465 ft · 11 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

3.6 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
15

Continue on IL 21

4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Old Palatine Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Old Palatine Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on West Palatine Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Palatine Road
18

Take the ramp

359 ft · 9 sec
Toward Palatine Road
19

Merge onto Palatine Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn right onto US 12

5.5 mi · 8 min · East Rand Road
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto West Long Grove Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Long Grove Road
22

Continue on Long Grove Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Long Grove Road
23

Turn left onto Deerpath Road

112 ft · 4 sec · Deerpath Road
24

Arrive at destination

Deerpath Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.6 miles from Chicago, IL, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 35.2 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.6 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Park, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chicago, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chicago, IL

This is one driving day of about 35.2 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chicago, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kennedy Expressway for about 8.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.6 mi from Chicago, IL · 27m into the drive

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glenview, IL

18 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Palatine, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glenview, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Chicago, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Deer Park, IL

The final approach into Deer Park, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deer Park, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.50 one way

$11.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.04 $12.08
premium $4.89 $6.77 $13.55
diesel $5.61 $7.77 $15.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.93 $2.25

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Chicago, IL

Night in Chicago on Tuesday

Local time

10:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 5:45PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Deer Park, IL

Night in Deer Park on Tuesday

Local time

10:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

43 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

57m 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 Deer Park, IL covers 35.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennedy Expressway, East Rand Road, Milwaukee Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.50 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 35.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Cermak Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (South Ruble Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chicago, IL to Deer Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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