The drive from Saint Anne, IL to Chicago, IL covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, South State Route 1, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.05 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.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Saint Anne, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 70.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and South State Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.7 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South State Route 1. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Station Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 70.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (West Station Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 1 / North Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Station Street
Turn left onto West Station Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|IL 1 / North Dixie Highway
At end of road, turn right onto IL 1 / North Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip|~21m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
8
69.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
I 57
46.7 mi
55m
South State Route 1
6.7 mi
9m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.2 mi
8m
IL 17
5.8 mi
8m
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi
4m
West Station Street
0.5 mi
1m
West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
<1m
South Canalport Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 46.7 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anne, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on South Chicago Avenue
10 ft·5 sec·South Chicago Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Station Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West Station Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 1
396 ft·6 sec·North Dixie Highway
4
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi·9 min·South State Route 1
5
Turn left onto IL 17
5.8 mi·8 min·IL 17
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 57
47 mi·55 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 94
3.3 mi·4 min·Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
6.2 mi·8 min·Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 53AToward Canalport Avenue, Cermak RoadUse 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
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 35.3 miles from Saint Anne, IL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 47m 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 16m
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 Saint Anne, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Anne, IL
This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Saint Anne, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Saint Anne, IL
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.05 one way
$22.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.14
$24.27
premium
$4.89
$13.61
$27.21
diesel
$5.61
$15.61
$31.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.2
0
$7.42
$3.39
Efficient EV
17.7
0
$6.19
$2.83
EV Truck/SUV
28.3
0
$9.90
$4.52
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Saint Anne, IL
Morning
in Saint Anne on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chicago, IL
Morning
in Chicago on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
21 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 33m 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 Saint Anne, IL to Chicago, IL covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, South State Route 1, Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Saint Anne, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.05 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 70.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (West Station Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 1 / North Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Anne, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
