Origin
Millstadt, IL
Night in Millstadt on Sunday
Local time
10:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millstadt, IL to Chicago, IL
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
301.2 mi
485 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
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6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millstadt, IL
Mike Tyurin
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
The drive from Millstadt, IL to Chicago, IL covers 301.2 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Jefferson Street, Camp Jackson Road, Old Missouri Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.6 miles from Millstadt, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 47m drive with frequent turns across 301.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Jefferson Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Millstadt, IL to Chicago, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camp Jackson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Missouri Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Saint Louis Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 88th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Missouri Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 255 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Jefferson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millstadt, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on West Washington Street
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Jefferson Street
3
Turn right onto Camp Jackson Road
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
Camp Jackson Road
4
Continue on Old Missouri Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Missouri Avenue
5
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Saint Louis Road
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Saint Louis Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto South 88th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 88th Street
8
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Merge slight left onto New Missouri Avenue
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
New Missouri Avenue
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
11
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
8 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago
13
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
9 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 55 North: Chicago
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
130 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
·
I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
17
Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
19
Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Damen Avenue
20
Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
21
Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Damen Avenue
22
Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blue Island Avenue
23
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
24
Turn right
151 ft
·
11 sec
25
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.6 miles from Millstadt, IL, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.6 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
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 Millstadt, 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 Millstadt, IL
This is one driving day of about 301.2 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Millstadt, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.6 mi from Millstadt, IL · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 150.6 miles from Millstadt, 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
$45.75 one way
$91.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.43 | $100.87 |
| premium | $4.80 | $56.86 | $113.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.92 | $133.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.63 | $14.46 |
| Efficient EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.35 | $12.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.5 | 1 | $42.17 | $19.28 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
10:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Bloomington, IL
151 mi in
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
32 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
4h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Millstadt, IL to Chicago, IL covers 301.2 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Jefferson Street, Camp Jackson Road, Old Missouri Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.6 miles from Millstadt, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Millstadt, IL to Chicago, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Millstadt, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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