Trip from Chicago, IL to Worth, IL

Q: How long is the trip from Chicago, IL to Worth, IL?

The drive from Chicago, IL to Worth, IL covers 17.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are South Cicero Avenue, Stevenson Expressway, Southwest Highway. 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 8.8 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 $2.75 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 Worth, IL?

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

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

29m

Distance

17.6 mi

28 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 27m ★

6 AM

0h 30m

8 AM

0h 35m

10 AM

0h 32m

12 PM

0h 31m

3 PM

0h 32m

5 PM

0h 35m

8 PM

0h 28m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Chicago to Worth covers a compact 17.6-mile distance that typically takes around 29 minutes to complete. Because this journey stays entirely within the Midwest, you won’t experience any regional transitions, making it a straightforward local transit. With a fuel budget of just $3, this trip is highly economical and easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via West Cermak Road, South Halsted Street, and South Canalport Avenue rather than major interstates. Given the short duration, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to complete the trip efficiently in one go.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

8.8 miles from Chicago, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with urban navigation rather than long-distance highway cruising. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 17.6-mile duration. There is no "longest stretch" on this drive, as the path relies on frequent transitions between West Cermak Road and surrounding streets. You should prepare for a stop-and-go environment that requires your full attention at intersections. The experience is purely functional, prioritizing direct local movement over the speed of an interstate commute.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Cicero Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

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 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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

Turn left onto South Halsted Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: St Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 53B Toward I 55 South: St Louis

6.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 286 Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

13.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | West 93rd Street

Turn right onto West 93rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Cicero Avenue	6.5 mi	10m
Stevenson Expressway	4.9 mi	6m
Southwest Highway	2.5 mi	3m
West 93rd Street	1.2 mi	1m
Harlem Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
West Cermak Road	0.2 mi	<1m
South Halsted Street	0.1 mi	<1m
South Canalport Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: South Cicero Avenue — 6.5 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road

At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Cermak Road

Turn left onto South Halsted Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Halsted Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

285 ft · 5 sec · South Canalport Avenue

Turn slight right

110 ft · 4 sec

Take the ramp

455 ft · 11 sec

Toward I 90 East, I 94 East

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 53B Toward I 55 South: St Louis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 55

4.9 mi · 6 min · Stevenson Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 286 Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto IL 50

6.5 mi · 10 min · South Cicero Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto West 93rd Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 93rd Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on Southwest Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto IL 43

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harlem Avenue

Turn left onto West 111th Street

184 ft · 8 sec · West 111th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right

291 ft · 23 sec

Turn right onto IL 43

102 ft · 1 sec · Harlem Avenue

Arrive at destination

IL 43

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 29-minute drive, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should keep an eye on local traffic patterns that might impact city streets. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the route is short enough to complete without breaks. With your fuel costs estimated at $3, filling up before you leave Chicago will comfortably cover your needs for the duration of the trip. To ensure a smooth experience, focus on staying alert for the frequent turns required by the local road layout. Taking this route during off-peak hours will help you avoid the congestion often found on city-center thoroughfares.

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 8.8 miles from Chicago, IL, or about 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 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 17.6 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.8 miles or 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

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

Before You Leave

Have your navigation ready before leaving Chicago, IL.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chicago, IL

This is one driving day of about 17.6 miles and 29m.

At 17.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

The longest stretch is on South Cicero Avenue for about 6.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.8 mi from Chicago, IL · 14m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Burbank, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cicero, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Chicago, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Worth, IL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Worth, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.75 one way

$5.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.02	$6.04
premium	$4.89	$3.39	$6.77
diesel	$5.61	$3.89	$7.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.3	$1.85	$0.84
Efficient EV	4.4	$1.54	$0.70
EV Truck/SUV	7	$2.46	$1.13

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 14, 2026

Origin

Chicago, IL

Night in Chicago on Wednesday

Local time

11:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:57AM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Worth, IL

Night in Worth on Wednesday

Local time

11:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:57AM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

29m 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 Worth, IL covers 17.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Cicero Avenue, Stevenson Expressway, Southwest Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.75 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

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