Origin
Chicago, IL
Late night in Chicago on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicago, IL to Flossmoor, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Flossmoor, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Chicago to Flossmoor is 26.3 miles and takes about 41m via Dan Ryan Expressway (Express), I 57, and Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Illinois. Given its relatively brief distance and highway focus, this route is well-suited for a quick transit, making it ideal if you're looking to get from the city to a southern suburb efficiently. You can expect a straightforward drive with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| I 57 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Governors Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 175th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 80 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago, IL and Flossmoor, IL.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Cermak Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Cermak Road
3
Turn left onto South Halsted Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Halsted Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Canalport Avenue
5
Turn slight right
110 ft
·
4 sec
6
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90; I 94
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 57
Exit 63
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 350
Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 294 Toll: Wisconsin, Indiana
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 349B
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 294
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4
Toward Hazel Crest, Homewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 80
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 80
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 4
Toward Dixie Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Dixie Highway
21
Turn right onto 175th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
175th Street
22
Turn left onto Governors Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Governors Highway
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Braemar Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Braemar Road
24
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
School Street
25
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90, I 94 East: Indiana
8
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 57
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
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 350
Toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, M...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Tri-state Tollway
(2.2 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Flossmoor, IL
Late night in Flossmoor on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About 68% of this 26.3-mile route is highway driving. You'll encounter an 8.8-mile stretch on the Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) before transitioning to I 57 and the Tri-State Tollway. The bulk of the travel will be on these major roadways, suggesting a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip. Expect a typical highway experience with merging traffic and multiple exits as you approach your destination.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express).
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
674 ft
570 ft
Total Climb
132 ft
Total Descent
46 ft
Highest Point
674 ft
~26.3 mi in
Elevation Range
104 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chicago, IL and Flossmoor, IL, road signs point toward Indiana, Memphis, Hazel Crest, Homewood and Dixie Highway.
Indiana
18.5 mi in
|
~26m
Memphis
19.1 mi in
|
~27m
Hazel Crest
22.2 mi in
|
~32m
Homewood
22.2 mi in
|
~32m
Dixie Highway
22.7 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Top landmarks
- • Willis Tower — skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois
- • Art Institute of Chicago — art museum and school in Chicago, United States
- • Wrigley Field — baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, USA; home venue of the Chicago Cubs
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 41m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express). The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Flossmoor, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flossmoor, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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