Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Monee, IL
Wikimedia Commons
If you are planning to head south from Chicago to Monee, you are looking at a straightforward 35.3-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes to complete. This trip stays entirely within the Midwest region, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $5. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily handle the drive in under an hour. Because you won't need to plan for overnight stays, the schedule remains highly flexible for your itinerary. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that bridges the distance between the city and the suburban landscape of Illinois.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through city streets, utilizing West Cermak Road, South Halsted Street, and South Canalport Avenue to reach your destination. Because there are no long highway stretches—the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on West Cermak Road—you should prepare for frequent stops and turns. This journey requires your full attention behind the wheel as you transition off the major city thoroughfares. It is a functional, localized driving experience that prioritizes navigation through urban and suburban corridors over open-road cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Halsted Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 35.3 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 0.4 miles (South Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Monee, Manhattan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chicago, IL to Monee, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 23 mi | 29m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Monee Manhattan Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Egyptian Trail | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Court Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Halsted Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Monee, IL.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
Turn slight right
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90; I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
Take the exit
Turn left onto CH 6; CH 21
Turn right onto South Egyptian Trail
Enter roundabout onto West Court Street
Continue on West Court Street
Turn left onto South Linden Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Chicago, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 35.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Chicago, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Monee, 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 Monee, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Chicago on Thursday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Monee on Thursday
Local time
12:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
69°F
Lansing, IL
18 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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