Origin
Hyde Park, IL
Night in Hyde Park on Thursday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hyde Park, IL to Chicago, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.1 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hyde Park, IL
Md Mohiul Islam
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
The drive from Hyde Park, IL to Chicago, IL covers 7.1 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Cottage Grove Avenue, Dan Ryan Expressway (Local), East 35th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on South Cottage Grove Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 7.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 Cottage Grove Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Kenwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Kenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (East 35th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (South LaSalle Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Kenwood Avenue
Turn left onto South Kenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
East 35th Street
Turn left onto East 35th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South LaSalle Street
Turn right onto South LaSalle Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cottage Grove Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Local) | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East 35th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 55th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 35th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Canalport Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Halsted Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Cottage Grove Avenue
— 2.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on this road
304 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Kenwood Avenue
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Kenwood Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 55th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 55th Street
4
Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cottage Grove Avenue
5
Turn left onto East 35th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 35th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on West 35th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 35th Street
7
Turn right onto South LaSalle Street
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
South LaSalle Street
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 94 West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 90; I 94
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 53A
Toward Canalport Avenue, Cermak Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight left onto South Ruble Street
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Ruble Street
12
Turn slight left
75 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn left onto South Canalport Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
14
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Halsted Street
15
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Cermak Road
16
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Night in Chicago on Thursday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 10 to 15 mph
41% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
15m 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 Hyde Park, IL to Chicago, IL covers 7.1 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Cottage Grove Avenue, Dan Ryan Expressway (Local), East 35th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Hyde Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Kenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (East 35th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (South LaSalle Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hyde Park, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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