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Trip from Sheridan, IL to Chicago, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

63 mi

101 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sheridan, IL, IL

Sheridan, IL

Leyla Helvaci

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Chicago, IL

Otoniel Alvarado

Trip Overview

The drive from Sheridan, IL to Chicago, IL covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Walker Road, West Lockport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.85 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

31.5 miles from Sheridan, 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 32m. Total distance: 63 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Sheridan, IL to Chicago, IL covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near IL 71.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 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 4.5 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Walker Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | IL 71

At end of road, turn left onto IL 71

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
8.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | Walker Road

Turn right onto Walker Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue

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 290 Toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
8
60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Damen Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Damen Avenue
9
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 24.9 mi 33m
Walker Road 11.8 mi 16m
West Lockport Road 4.9 mi 7m
IL 71 4.4 mi 6m
Stevenson Expressway 3.6 mi 4m
North 41st Road 3.2 mi 5m
West Main Street 2.8 mi 4m
Schlapp Road 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 24.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, IL and Chicago, IL.

1

Start on CH 32

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Si Johnson Avenue
2

Continue on CH 32

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 41st Road
3

Continue on CH 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Highway 32
4

Continue on CH 32

2.6 mi · 4 min · North 41st Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto IL 71

4.4 mi · 6 min · IL 71
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn right onto Walker Road

12 mi · 16 min · Walker Road
Use the right lane.
7

Turn left onto Schlapp Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Schlapp Road
8

Turn right onto IL 126

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road
9

Continue on West Lockport Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto West Main Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 55 North
12

Merge onto I 55

25 mi · 33 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 55

3.6 mi · 4 min · Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 290 Toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward Damen Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

440 ft · 12 sec
Toward Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue Use the left lane.
17

Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
18

Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Blue Island Avenue
19

Turn right onto West Cermak Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Cermak Road
20

Turn right

152 ft · 11 sec
21

Turn right

0.2 mi · 58 sec
22

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 31.5 miles from Sheridan, IL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 14 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.5 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 17m

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 Sheridan, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sheridan, IL

This is one driving day of about 63 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Sheridan, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 24.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.5 mi from Sheridan, IL · 47m into the drive

village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Romeoville, IL

32 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.

Popular next leg

Romeoville, IL to Chicago, IL

28.8 mi · 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Oswego, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Romeoville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Sheridan, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 58.7
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.85 one way

$19.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.81 $21.63
premium $4.89 $12.12 $24.25
diesel $5.61 $13.91 $27.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 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 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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 15, 2026

Origin

Sheridan, IL

Night in Sheridan on Thursday

Local time

10:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chicago, IL

Night in Chicago on Thursday

Local time

10:49 PM

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 32m 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 Sheridan, IL to Chicago, IL covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Walker Road, West Lockport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 miles from Sheridan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.85 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 63 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 4.5 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (Walker Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sheridan, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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