Origin
West Englewood, IL
Late night in West Englewood on Saturday
Local time
3:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Englewood, IL to Chicago, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Englewood, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Trip Overview
The drive from West Englewood, IL to Chicago, IL covers 6.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Ashland Avenue, South Archer Avenue, South Halsted Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on South Ashland Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Chicago, IL
Full guide →Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. "Stormy, Husky, Brawling / City of Big Shoulders," Chicago is a Heartland boomtown, its ethos defined by urban planner Daniel Burnham's immortal vision: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood." It is one of the world's great cities and the third largest city in the United States, behind only New York City and Los Angeles. As the hub of the Midwest, Chicago is easy to find — its picturesque skyline calls across the waters of Lake Michigan, a first impression that soon reveals world-class museums of art and science, miles of sandy beaches, huge parks and public art, and perhaps the finest downtown collection of modern architecture in the world.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 6.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Ashland Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 64th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 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 64th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (South Archer Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (South Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 64th Street
Turn left onto West 64th Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Archer Avenue
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Halsted Street
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Cermak Road
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ashland Avenue | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| South Archer Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Halsted Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Cermak Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 64th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Paulina Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Ashland Avenue
— 4.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Englewood, IL and Chicago, IL.
1
Start on South Paulina Street
169 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Paulina Street
2
Turn left onto West 64th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West 64th Street
3
Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
South Ashland Avenue
4
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Archer Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Halsted Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
152 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.97 one way
$1.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 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 | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
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
Late night in Chicago on Saturday
Local time
3:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 to 15 mph
39% chance
Live forecast
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
18 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
14m 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 West Englewood, IL to Chicago, IL covers 6.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Ashland Avenue, South Archer Avenue, South Halsted Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from West Englewood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.97 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 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 64th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (South Archer Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (South Halsted Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Englewood, IL to Chicago, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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