Origin
Logan Square, IL
Evening in Logan Square on Tuesday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Logan Square, IL to Chicago, IL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
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6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Logan Square, IL
Castorly Stock
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
The drive from Logan Square, IL to Chicago, IL covers 7.1 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kennedy Expressway, Dan Ryan Expressway, West Fullerton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Kennedy Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 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
3.6 miles from Logan Square, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 13m highway drive covering 7.1 miles, with most of the trip on Kennedy Expressway and Dan Ryan Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 4 miles on Kennedy Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennedy Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kennedy Expressway and Dan Ryan Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Belden Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Milwaukee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North California Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Belden Avenue
Turn left onto West Belden Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Milwaukee Avenue
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North California Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway
Merge onto I 90; I 94 / Kennedy Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
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~10m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Expressway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Fullerton Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Union Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Halsted Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North California Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Canalport Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennedy Expressway
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logan Square, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Belden Avenue
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
271 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North California Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Fullerton Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fullerton Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
7
Merge onto I 90; I 94
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 90; I 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 52C
Toward 18th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Union Avenue
11
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
505 ft
·
12 sec
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South Canalport Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Halsted Street
13
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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West Cermak Road
14
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
16
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 3.6 miles from Logan Square, IL, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4 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 7.1 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.6 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
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 Logan Square, 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 Logan Square, IL
This is one driving day of about 7.1 miles and 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Logan Square, 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 Kennedy Expressway for about 4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.6 mi from Logan Square, IL · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.6 miles from Logan Square, 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
$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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Evening in Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
7:28 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
30 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
13m 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 Logan Square, IL to Chicago, IL covers 7.1 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennedy Expressway, Dan Ryan Expressway, West Fullerton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Logan Square, 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 is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Milwaukee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North California Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Logan Square, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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