Chatham, IL Road Trips
With 12 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Chatham, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 13-mile quick runs to 209-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Chatham, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
208.6 mi
Chicago, IL
Quickest Drive
21m
Calumet City, IL
Plan Around Chatham, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Chatham, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Chatham, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Chatham, IL
Chatham, IL to Chicago, IL
Chatham, IL to Berwyn, IL
Chatham, IL to Naperville, IL
Chatham, IL to Aurora, IL
Chatham, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Chatham, IL to Lockport, IL
Chatham, IL to Joliet, IL
Chatham, IL to Champaign, IL
Chatham, IL to Bloomington, IL
Chatham, IL to Des Plaines, IL
Chatham, IL to Rochester, IL
Chatham, IL to Calumet City, IL
Driving from Chatham, IL
Expect an average of 129 miles and about 2h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Chatham, IL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 209 miles (4h), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Chatham, IL most often head toward Chicago, IL (208.6 mi, 4h), Berwyn, IL (203 mi, 3h 52m), Naperville, IL (189 mi, 3h 38m), Aurora, IL (184.6 mi, 3h 34m), and Bolingbrook, IL (184 mi, 3h 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 129-mile trip from Chatham, IL, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes leaving Chatham, IL and 4 routes heading into Chatham, IL, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 209 miles.
The longest mapped route from Chatham, IL covers 209 miles and takes approximately 4h. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Chatham, IL runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 129-mile trip from Chatham, IL costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Chatham, IL include Chicago, IL, Berwyn, IL, Naperville, IL and Aurora, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Chatham, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,740
Median Income
$106,030
Median Home Value
$231,900
Median Age
35.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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