Origin
Hebron, IL
Evening in Hebron on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hebron, IL to Chicago, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
71.6 mi
115 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, IL
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Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hebron to Chicago, you are looking at a 76.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Midwest locations. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you can plan on a direct drive unless you choose to build in your own breaks. It is a straightforward local transit that connects the smaller community of Hebron to the heart of Chicago.
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
35.8 miles from Hebron, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating through local routes like Main Street, Maple Avenue, and North Main Street, as this journey features a 0% highway share. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Main Street, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a steady, low-speed pace. This is a hands-on drive that requires your full attention on local roads from start to finish. You will find that the character of the route remains consistent throughout the entire 76.1-mile trek.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Edens Expressway and US 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 47 / Main Street.
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 71.6 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: near the start (IL 47 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 12 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (IL 22 / West Half Day Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 47 / Main Street
Turn right onto IL 47 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
6.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 12 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 12 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
37.9 mi into trip
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~53m in
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IL 22 / West Half Day Road
At end of road, turn left onto IL 22 / West Half Day Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
43.1 mi into trip
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~1h in
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I 94 / Edens Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Edens Spur toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
7
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Edens Expressway | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| US 12 | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| IL 60 | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Maple Avenue | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Edens Spur | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| US 45 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Edens Expressway
— 13.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on Prairie Avenue
119 ft
·
7 sec
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Prairie Avenue
2
Turn right onto IL 47
226 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto IL 173
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Maple Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 12
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 12
12 mi
·
14 min
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US 12
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 12; IL 59
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 12; IL 59
8
Turn left onto IL 120
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belvidere Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto IL 60
11 mi
·
17 min
·
IL 60
10
Continue on US 45
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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US 45
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Olde Half Day Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Olde Half Day Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto IL 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Half Day Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 94 East Toll: Indiana
14
Merge onto I 94
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Edens Spur
Toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 94; US 41
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 90; I 94
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on I 90; I 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 52C
Toward 18th Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Union Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
22
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Halsted Street
23
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Cermak Road
24
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
25
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in under two hours, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without needing extensive travel logistics. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between Main Street and Maple Avenue. There are no mandatory stops built into the itinerary, so you should handle your fuel needs before you depart to stay within your $11 budget. Take advantage of the lack of highway miles by enjoying a more relaxed, neighborhood-focused pace on your way into the city.
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 35.8 miles from Hebron, IL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.7 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 71.6 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 50m 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 22m
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 Hebron, 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 Hebron, IL
This is one driving day of about 71.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hebron, 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 Edens Expressway for about 13.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.8 mi from Hebron, IL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Hebron, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$11.19 one way
$22.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Tri-state Tollway
(2.9 mi)
$0.18
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
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Evening in Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph
75% chance
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
14 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
1h 39m 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 Hebron, IL to Chicago, IL covers 71.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edens Expressway, US 12, IL 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.8 miles from Hebron, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.19 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 71.6 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: near the start (IL 47 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 12 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (IL 22 / West Half Day Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hebron, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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