Origin
Roscoe, IL
Evening in Roscoe on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roscoe, IL to Chicago, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
93.6 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roscoe, IL
Luis Quintero
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
Traveling the 93.6 miles from Roscoe to Chicago is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $14 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for a day in the city. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will remain in a familiar regional landscape throughout the drive. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer a direct, local approach rather than a long-haul highway expedition. Keeping your schedule flexible allows you to manage the turn-heavy nature of this specific path with ease.
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
46.8 miles from Roscoe, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind on this 93.6-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the duration of the nearly two-hour journey. This configuration means you should stay alert, as the route requires more active steering than a standard freeway cruise. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the character of the road remains consistent and demands your full attention behind the wheel. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 69.7 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 14.9 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 27 significant decision points across 93.6 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: at 14.9 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.8 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.9 mi into trip
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~20m 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.
6
35.2 mi into trip
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~42m 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
75.8 mi into trip
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~1h 26m 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
76.3 mi into trip
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~1h 27m 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
7
92.6 mi into trip
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~1h 55m 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 | 69.7 mi | 1h 15m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Belvidere Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West Higgins Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| West Lane Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Higgins Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland flyover | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 69.7 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscoe, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
106 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Bridge Street
3
Continue on Belvidere Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Belvidere Road
4
Turn right
189 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn straight onto IL 173
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lane Road
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 39; I 90; US 51
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12
Merge onto I 90
402 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13
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.
14
Keep slight left at fork
245 ft
·
8 sec
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
15
Turn right onto IL 171
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Cumberland Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on IL 171
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cumberland Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto IL 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
18
Turn right onto IL 72
326 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Oriole Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto IL 72
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Higgins Avenue
20
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Central Avenue
21
Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Lawrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
23
Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Montrose Avenue
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
25
Merge onto I 90; I 94
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Continue on I 90; I 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 52C
Toward 18th Street
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Union Avenue
29
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
30
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Halsted Street
31
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Cermak Road
32
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
33
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this drive covers just under 100 miles, you have significant flexibility in your departure time to avoid the worst of local traffic. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, checking your GPS for real-time adjustments before you head out is a smart way to ensure a smooth transition into Chicago. Budget your $14 for fuel before leaving Roscoe so you don't have to worry about stops once you get closer to the city. Because there are no designated stops on this route, make sure you are comfortable driving the full duration in one go. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active, as the frequent turns can be easy to miss if you are not paying close attention to local signage.
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 46.8 miles from Roscoe, IL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 54m 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 27m
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 Roscoe, 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 Roscoe, IL
This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roscoe, 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 69.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Roscoe, IL · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 46.8 miles from Roscoe, 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 69.7 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
$14.63 one way
$29.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.84
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(60.9 mi)
$4.26
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(8.3 mi)
$0.58
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
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
5:37 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
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
1h 58m 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 Roscoe, IL to Chicago, IL covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Kennedy Expressway, Belvidere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.8 miles from Roscoe, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.63 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 27 significant decision points across 93.6 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: at 14.9 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.8 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Roscoe, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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