Origin
Durand, IL
Afternoon in Durand on Tuesday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Durand, IL to Chicago, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
109.9 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Durand, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
The drive from Durand, IL to Chicago, IL covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, Trask Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.18 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
54.9 miles from Durand, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 109.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.9 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 51.4 miles in near I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 109.9 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 51.4 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles (Cumberland flyover): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
51.4 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
92 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway toward Cumberland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Cumberland Avenue
7
92.5 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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Cumberland flyover
Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 79A
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
6
93.6 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
108.8 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward 18th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52C
Toward 18th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 60.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| U.S. Grant Memorial Highway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Trask Bridge Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| North Meridian Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| South Center Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West Higgins Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| West Higgins Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durand, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on North Center Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Center Street
2
Continue on IL 70
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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South Center Road
3
Continue on IL 70
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Trask Bridge Road
4
Turn right onto CH 24
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Meridian Road
5
Enter roundabout onto North Meridian Road
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Meridian Road
6
Continue on North Meridian Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Meridian Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Merge onto US 20
13 mi
·
14 min
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U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Toward US 20 East: Chicago
9
Continue on I 39; US 51
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
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I 39; US 51
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 90
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Toward Cumberland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
15
Merge onto I 90
402 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
16
Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland flyover
Exit 79A
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
245 ft
·
8 sec
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
18
Turn right onto IL 171
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Cumberland Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on IL 171
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cumberland Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto IL 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
21
Turn right onto IL 72
326 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Oriole Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto IL 72
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Higgins Avenue
23
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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North Central Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Lawrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
26
Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montrose Avenue
27
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
28
Merge onto I 90; I 94
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Continue on I 90; I 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 52C
Toward 18th Street
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Union Avenue
32
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
505 ft
·
12 sec
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South Canalport Avenue
33
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Halsted Street
34
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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West Cermak Road
35
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
36
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
37
Arrive at destination
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 54.9 miles from Durand, IL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chicago, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Durand, 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 Durand, IL
This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Durand, 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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.9 mi from Durand, IL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Durand, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jane Addams Memorial Tollway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.
Arriving in Chicago, IL
The final approach into Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.18 one way
$34.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.86 | $37.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.22
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(60.4 mi)
$4.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Chicago, IL
Afternoon in Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
2h 21m 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 Durand, IL to Chicago, IL covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, Trask Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from Durand, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.18 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 28 significant decision points across 109.9 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 51.4 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles (Cumberland flyover): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Durand, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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