Origin
Chicago, IL
Morning in Chicago on Thursday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicago, IL to Long Lake, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Long Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Chicago, IL to Long Lake, IL covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Cermak Road, South Halsted Street, South Canalport Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 51.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Cermak Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chicago, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chicago, IL to Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Cermak Road | — | — |
| South Halsted Street | — | — |
| South Canalport Avenue | — | — |
| South Ruble Street | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | — | — |
| Kennedy Expressway | — | — |
| Edens Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Cermak Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Long Lake, IL.
1
Start on the route
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
At the end of the 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
4
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Ruble Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Ruble Street
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 West, I 94 West
7
Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
8
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
9
Continue on Edens Expressway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
11
Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
12
Continue on South Skokie Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Skokie Highway
13
Turn left onto Buckley Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Buckley Road
14
Continue on Peterson Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
15
Continue on Old Peterson Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
16
Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
17
Continue on Ivanhoe Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
18
Turn left onto East Belvidere Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Belvidere Road
19
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
20
Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on Railroad Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
22
Continue on Round Lake Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Round Lake Road
23
Continue on Long Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Long Lake Road
24
Continue on West Big Hollow Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Big Hollow Road
25
Turn right onto North Augustana Avenue
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
26
Continue on North Augustana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
27
Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Rock Island Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Chicago, IL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Chicago, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Lake, IL
The final approach into Long Lake, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.04 one way
$16.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Long Lake, IL
Morning in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Long Lake, IL covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Cermak Road, South Halsted Street, South Canalport Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $8.04 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.
The drive from Chicago, IL to Long Lake, IL is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chicago, IL to Long Lake, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chicago, IL to Long Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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